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Cilantro/broiled Eggplant Pasta
1/2 oz. cilantro leaves
2 T pine nuts
2 T grated Parmesan
3 cloves garlic, crushed
juice of 1/2 lime
8 T olive oil
8 oz. favorite pasta shape
1 large eggplant
salt
pepper
Cook your pasta as you prepare this dish. In a blender puree the
cilantro, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, lime juice, and 4 T olive
oil. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise then into thinly sliced
quarters. Brush with the 2 T remaining oil, season with salt and
pepper. Broil for 4 minutes. Turn them over, brush with 2 T oil
again, season again, and broil another few minutes until cooked
and tender. Drain pasta, toss with eggplant and the cilantro sauce.
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Cilantro Eggplant