Grilled Eggplant with Caramelized Onion and Fennel

Grilled Eggplant with Caramelized Onion and Fennel

1 (1 1/4-lb.) eggplant (about 4-inch diameter), peeled
Cooking spray
1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 3/4 C. chopped fennel bulb (about 1 large bulb)
2 C. finely chopped yellow onion
2 C. trimmed arugula
1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. extravirgin olive oil
1 C. quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 C. (2 oz.) crumbled goat cheese
2 T. chopped fresh basil
1 T. chopped fresh thyme

Prepare grill to medium heat.
Cut eggplant crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Lightly coat both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 7 minutes on each side or until browned. Set eggplant slices aside. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fennel and onion; sauté 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Combine remaining 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, arugula, vinegar, and oil in a medium bowl; toss gently to coat. Divide arugula mixture evenly among 8 appetizer plates; top each serving with 1 eggplant slice. Arrange about 1/3 C. fennel mixture on each eggplant slice; top with 2 T. tomatoes and 1 T. cheese. Sprinkle the chopped basil and thyme evenly over cheese.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 73
Fat: 2.4g
Fiber: 3.8g

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