Eggplant Vegetable Hotdish

• 1 egg plant
• 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 C. Panko Italian Style bread crumbs
• 1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 10-12 green beans
• 2 cherry tomatoes, cut into pieces (optional)
• 1-2 T. almonds
• 1/4 C. melted butter

1. Peel and cut eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices.
2. Dip egg plant into lime juice, EVOO and bread crumbs. Fry or broil in EVOO, turning once, until browned 8-10 min.
3. Place green beans in saucepan in salted water and simmer for 5 min. Roast almonds in fry pan until slightly browned. Drain beans and place in fry pan with almonds and add cherry tomatoes.
4. Heat through for about 4 min.
5. Place in serving dish and cover with melted butter.
6. Serve vegetables with your favorite meat.
7. Meat suggestions: Pork tenderloin, lamb or beef steak.

egg plant, lime juice, italian style bread crumbs, olive oil, green beans, tomatoes, almonds, butter

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/eggplant-vegetable-hotdish-52465791 (may not work)