Eggplant Dogs - 3 Guiding Stars
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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

  1. Rub olive oil into peeled eggplants.
  2. Combine all spices. Rub each eggplant with spice mixture generously.
  3. Marinate overnight and grill until tender and lightly charred. Serve on a whole-grain roll with your favorite sausage condiments.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 350; Total Fat 11.5g (15% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 1.5g (8% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 435mg (19% DV); Total Carbohydrate 58g (21% DV); Dietary Fiber 18g (64% DV); Total Sugars 22g; Includes 4g Added Sugars (8% DV); Protein 11g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 10% DV; Iron 15% DV; Potassium 25% DV; Copper 60% DV; Manganese 60% DV; Molybdenum 60% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/eggplant-dogs/
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