Description
A savory and sweet appetizer featuring roasted eggplant rounds topped with melted brie, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a spicy honey drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange eggplant rounds on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Remove from oven and top each round with a slice of brie.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes until brie is melted. Meanwhile, warm honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Top each eggplant round with cranberries and walnuts, then drizzle with hot honey. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.