Eggplant Caper Feta Bruchetta

I have to say that these were absolutely great!!! I was a little skeptical but they have proven themselves to me and would make a great appetizer for any party!

  

First I cut an eggplant in 1/2 inch rounds. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. If you are feeding more than 2 people I would do 2 eggplants. Arrange them on a roasting sheet coated with olive oil and add a generous amount of olive oil on top. Salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 15 to 20 min. Then flip the rounds over and roast for another 10 min.

Meanwhile, dice 2 large tomatoes,  and half of a red onion. Add 1/2 cup of feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of capers, and 3 tablespoons of mint leaves. Mix in 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar and 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix together and add ground pepper to taste.

When the eggplant is done arrange on a platter and add a spoonful of the salad over each round.

Eat immediately!

Not only do they look good with all the vibrant colors but they taste good too!

Here are some health benefits to eating eggplant...

While many fruits and vegetables are important for good health, eggplant appears to play a special role in the treatment and prevention of a number of very serious conditions. This article describes 3 ways in which eggplant can be used to improve both the length and quality of your life.

1. Reduced Risk of Cancer

When used properly, eggplant can provide many health benefits, including being important in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Eggplant has been found to be especially useful in the treatment of colon cancer due to the high amount of fiber found within eggplant. Fiber is important in the treatment of colon cancer because it is a relatively porous nutrient, and because of this, as it moves through the digestive tract, it has the tendency to absorb toxins and chemicals that can lead to the development of colon cancer. For best results, individuals who are interested in reducing their risk for the development of color cancer should be sure to include the skin of the eggplant during consumption. Research has found that the skin of eggplant may contain more fiber that the actual eggplant itself.

2. Weight Loss

As stated above, eggplant contains high amounts of fiber, making it a great food in the fight against cancer. But, the fiber found in eggplant has other uses–namely, its ability to be a useful tool for people who are trying to lose weight. Fiber is a relatively “bulky” food, meaning that is takes up a lot of room in the stomach. Therefore, by eating eggplant in a salad or appetizer before a meal, dieters are likely to have a greater feeling of satiety, and generally eat fewer calories (thereby achieving a substantial weight loss with time). In addition, fiber is slow digesting, and takes a long time to move from the stomach to the digestive tract. Because of this, the eggplant keeps dieters feeling full for a longer period of time–and therefore, they won’t be as tempted to snack between meals, which will again aid in weight loss.

 So there you have it, eat your eggplants!!!

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