| 1 | In medium skillet, heat olive oil, and saute garlic and onion until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. |
| 2 | Stir in eggplant and tomato. |
| 3 | Sprinkle with salt and pepper. |
| 4 | Cover and cook over low heat until eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes. |
| 5 | Stir in vinegar and basil. |
| 6 | Cook uncovered 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. |
| 7 | Sprinkle with sesame seeds. |
| 8 | note: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds = 15 calories (1 joker). |
| 9 | if you can"t find balsamic vinegar, (i hope you can because it is delicious), try malt vinegar or red wine vinegar, or natural rice vinegar. |
| 10 | Be adventurous. |
| 11 | There are lots of vinegars out there. |
| 12 | know your vegetables. |
| 13 | Choose an eggplant that has a smooth, glossy surface. |
| 14 | Avoid an eggplant that is dull looking and/or soft. |
| 15 | deal-a-meal cards used: 1 vegetable 1 fat 1 joker 91 calories |
| 16 | taken from richard simmons deal-a-meal golden edition cookbook |
| 17 | enjoy! |
