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Simple prep, nutritious and flavorful
Make both your brain and body happy with eggplant and tomatoes, the phytonutrient-rich stars of this flavorful, veggie-focused dish. Works as a side dish or you can serve with a grain, such as brown rice or millet.
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1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes
2 small eggplants (about 9 ounces each)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Makes 2 servings Each serving contains: Calories 330
Total fat 27g
Saturated fat 3.5g
Protein 4g
Carbohydrate 22g
Dietary fiber 11g
Sugar 10g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 90mg
Recipe developed by cookbook author Sara Quessenberry for Cleveland Clinic Wellness
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