Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs

Diets

Vegetarian
Gluten free

Ingredients

Produce
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, fresh
- 1 small clove Garlic
- 1 Globe eggplant (about 1 lb., large
- 2 tbsp Mint, fresh
- 1 Shallot, small

Condiments
- 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

Baking & Spices
- 1 Pinch Cayenne
- 1 Kosher salt

Oils & Vinegars
- 6 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

Nuts & Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seed

Dairy
- 1/4 cup Feta

Found on finecooking.com

Description

Grilling eggplant is a fantastic way to add a smoky note to its sweet flavor. Watch the video to learn how to ensure that your eggplant cooks all the way through without getting too charred on the outside. This dish looks especially nice served on a platter, with the feta and herbs scattered over grilled eggplant

YUMMY!

This dish was absolutely perfect and delicious. I doubled the recipe and followed it exactly as it was written. Do not change a thing. Theres a video included in the link which I watched and really helped. We accompanied the dish with BBQ burgers, baked beans and potato salad. It added freshness and tang to the menu. This will definitely be a staple.

Easy and fast. I served it over a bed of kale.

Made this tonight and fine cookings Tandoori chicken. Super delicious side. We ate every last bite and my daughter took some sourdough bread and mopped up the remaining vinaigrette. Will make this dish all summer long!

This is delicious and easy. Ive made it many times and it always gets rave reviews!

I sliced the eggplant the long way, put it on arugula and topped with a few toasted pine nuts. A favorite in our house.

Delicious, made eggplant believers out of my entire family, finally. Have made several times and always very well received.

Terrific taste and great presentation. Did not have shallots so used scallions. Spouse says make it again

This recipe has become an old reliable to my list of favorites. Absolutely delicious!

This eggplant was absolutely delicious!

Was delicious. Did this with a roasted leg of lamb and yogurt sauce. http://ifyougiveagrillapizza.com/

A great summer dish! For a main course, I lay the eggplant over arugula tossed with the dressing. yum.

Ingredients

1 small clove garlic
Kosher salt
1-1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, very finely diced
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin seed, lightly toasted and pounded in a mortar or ground in a spice grinder
Pinch cayenne; more to taste
1 large globe eggplant (about 1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; more as needed
Kosher salt.
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Make the vinaigrette: With a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and a pinch of salt to a paste, or mince the garlic, sprinkle with salt, and mash into a paste with the side of a chef’s knife. Combine the garlic paste and 1 Tbs. of the lemon juice in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes. Combine the shallot with the remaining 1/2 Tbs. lemon juice and a pinch of salt in another small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes. Whisk the olive oil, cumin, and cayenne into the garlic mixture. Season to taste with salt or cayenne, if necessary. Grill the eggplant: Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt. Grill (covered on a gas grill; uncovered on a charcoal grill) until golden-brown grill marks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the eggplant and grill until tender and well marked on the second sides, 3 to 4 minutes more. The interior should be grayish and soft rather than white and hard. Top grilled eggplant slices with the shallots, feta, and herbs. Whisk the vinaigrette and drizzle it on top. Serve immediately. nutrition information (per serving): Size : with grilled eggplant, Calories (kcal): 160, Fat (kcal): 15, Fat Calories (g): 130, Saturated Fat (g): 3, Protein (g): 2, Monounsaturated Fat (g): 10, Carbohydrates (mg): 6, Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1.5, Sodium (g): 260, Cholesterol (g): 5, Fiber (g): 3, Photo: Scott Phillips Rate this Recipe and View Reviews

Nutrition

nutrition information (per serving): Size : with grilled eggplant, Calories (kcal): 160, Fat (kcal): 15, Fat Calories (g): 130, Saturated Fat (g): 3, Protein (g): 2, Monounsaturated Fat (g): 10, Carbohydrates (mg): 6, Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1.5, Sodium (g): 260, Cholesterol (g): 5, Fiber (g): 3,

Serves: Serves four to six as a side dish.

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Title:	Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs
Descrition:	Grilling eggplant is a fantastic way to add a smoky note to its sweet flavor.

Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs