Japanese eggplants are characterized by their long, thin proportions. Spiced properly, they can be enjoyed like Italian sausage. Top with grilled peppers and onions on whole-grain rolls for a fun and delicious vegetarian cookout option.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 Japanese eggplants, peeled
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 12-inch whole-grain hot dog rolls
Directions
- Rub olive oil into peeled eggplants.
- Combine all spices. Rub each eggplant with spice mixture generously.
- Marinate overnight and grill until tender and lightly charred. Serve on a whole-grain roll with your favorite sausage condiments.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size 605 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 11.5g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 435mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 58g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber 18g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars 22g | ||
| Includes 4g Added Sugars | 8% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 0g | ||
| Protein 11g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 117.7mg | 10% | |
| Iron 2.9mg | 15% | |
| Potassium 1275mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A 13mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 12.4mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 3mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin K 27.2mcg | 25% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 4.5mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.5mg | 30% | |
| Folate 121.5mcg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 0mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 1.6mg | 40% | |
| Phosphorus 136.1mg | 10% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 79.7mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 0.9mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 1.8mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.5mg | 60% | |
| Manganese 1.3mg | 60% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 27.4mcg | 60% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Eggplant, Whole Grain Wheat Hot Dog Rolls (100% Whole Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour (enriched With Barley Malt, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Wheat Gluten. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Salt, Dough Conditioner (datem), Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Propionate (to Retard Spoilage), Calcium Peroxide, Guar Gum, Soy Lecithin, Wheat Bran), Olive Oil, Salt, Fennel Seed, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning (marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Savory, Sage, Oregano, And Basil), Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Sage.
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