Spicy Eggplant Cutlets

• 2 medium eggplants
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice the eggplant into one-inch thick round cutlets and sprinkle each piece with a bit of salt. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, then gently rinse and pat dry.
3. Arrange the eggplant cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper and brush this marinade onto each side of each piece of eggplant.
5. Bake for 7- 8 minutes. Brush with marinade again, and turn pieces over, then bake for another 7 - 8 minutes.
6. Heat oven to the broil setting, and broil for 2 - 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
7. These are delicious on their own, but you could also serve with additional hot sauce, if you like.

eggplants, salt, olive oil, tabasco sauce, garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh cilantro, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-eggplant-cutlets-492272 (may not work)