Eggplant Mexicano

Salsa gives fun flavor to eggplant slices in this speedy dish.

• Family Dinner
• Barbecuing
• Party Planning
• Vegetarian Recipes
• BBQ: Vegetables
• Cinco de Mayo

"We had an overabundance of eggplant some years ago when this recipe caught my eye. My husband and I think it's delicious."
-- Alyce de R. of Sarnia, Ontario

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

You Will Need
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup salsa, warmed
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

What to Do
1. In a bowl, combine the oil, garlic powder and oregano; brush over both sides of eggplant. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until tender. To serve, spoon a small amount of salsa into the center of each; sprinkle with cheese.

Serves 6

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