Super Delicious & Gluten-Free Meal Guide, Recipe Post #789: Grilled Eggplant, Basil and Feta Packets

To be gluten free means to avoid consuming any foods or drinks with gluten as an ingredient. Gluten is a protein naturally found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. Many naturally gluten-free foods are available, including fruits and vegetables, legumes, dairy, meat and poultry, nuts, healthy oils, and alternative grains such as quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, and millet. Consuming a gluten-free diet provides many health benefits, such as improved digestion, increased energy and vitality, improved mental clarity and concentration, improved sleep, and improved mood and emotional stability. Additionally, for those with certain medical conditions, such as celiac disease, following a gluten-free diet is essential for managing symptoms, helping to prevent future health complications and enabling individuals to lead fuller, healthier lives.

Try this as your next healthier meal option to serve up for you and your loved ones:

Ingredients

2 large eggplants 1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 3. Drizzle each eggplant slice with a teaspoon of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. 4. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the eggplant slices are lightly golden in color. 5. While the eggplant is baking, shred the basil and crumble the feta cheese. 6. When the eggplant slices are finished baking, take the baking sheet out of the oven and assemble the packets. Place one slice of eggplant on a piece of baking parchment. Top with 1 tablespoon of basil and 1 tablespoon of feta cheese. Place another eggplant slice to top off the packet and drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil. 7. Place the completed packets on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 400°F, or until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is cooked through. 8. Serve warm and enjoy!