Grilled Eggplant with Mint Vinaigrette

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Gluten Free
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Prep: 20 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 eggplants (1 pound each), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  2. Kosher salt
  3. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  4. Freshly ground black pepper
  5. 1 lemon
  6. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  7. 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  8. 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint, plus small leaves for garnish
  9. Small square feta cheese, for shaving

Instructions

  1. Lay the eggplant slices in a single layer on 2 baking sheets and sprinkle both sides with salt. Set aside about 30 minutes, or until moisture beads on top of the eggplant.
  2. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Rinse the eggplant to remove the excess salt and pat dry. Brush the eggplant slices with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, coating both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the eggplant about 5 minutes per side, or until char marks form and the eggplant is very tender. Transfer to a platter as you finish each batch.
  3. Meanwhile, grate the zest of the lemon into a small bowl. Halve the lemon and squeeze 2 tablespoons of juice into the bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, shallots, chopped mint and the remaining 5 tablespoons oil. Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon the vinaigrette over the grilled eggplant and sprinkle with the mint leaves. Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of feta cheese over the eggplant. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 300
Total Fat 27 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 670 mg

 

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