The Easiest Eggplant Burrata Bruschetta Ever

Name: The Easiest Eggplant Burrata Bruschetta Ever
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 1 Baguette sliced in half lengthwise (alternatively, can slice into crostinis and top individually); Olive oil; 1 can of Trader Joe's Grecian Style Eggplant; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 pkg of burrata cheese (or 2 burrata balls) quartered; 2-3 basil leaves, torn; Salt and pepper

10 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

Trader Joe's Grecian Style Eggplant is transformed into a deliciously easy appetizer in less than 10 minutes. So delicious and easy you’ll be making this over and over again!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:27:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories403.7 kcal (20%)

Total Fat22.5 g (32%)

Carbs38 g (15%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein16.3 g (33%)

Sodium922.9 mg (46%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1Baguette

sliced in half lengthwise, alternatively, can slice into crostinis and top individually

olive oil

1can of Grecian Style Eggplant

1garlic clove

peeled

1 pkgburrata cheese

or 2 burrata balls, quartered

Instructions

Step 1

Turn the oven broiler to high.

Step 2

Place the baguette on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle the baguette with olive oil.

Step 4

Broil the baguette under the broiler until golden brown- keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn!

Step 5

Remove the baguette from the pan and rub the surface of the bread with the garlic clove.

Step 6

Spread the top of the toasted bread with the eggplant, tomato, and onion mixture.

Step 7

Top with burrata cheese covering the surface area the best you can.

Step 8

Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 9

Tear the fresh basil leaves over the top of the bruschetta, slice, and serve!

Step 10

*BONUS Option* Stick the bruschetta back under the broiler for another minute prior to adding the basil for a delicious warm version of this appetizer!