GRILLED EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES WITH CHERMOULA

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Chermoula, the pungent Moroccan herb sauce that is traditionally used as a marinade for fish, is also great with grilled vegetables, like the last of the summer's eggplant and tomatoes. You can use an outdoor or an indoor grill for these.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 recipe chermoula (see recipe)
2 long Asian-style eggplants
4 medium tomatoes, halved
2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, as needed

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, sprinkle with salt and brush on both sides with olive oil. Cut the tomatoes in half, sprinkle with salt and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill the eggplant on both sides until soft and charred. Grill the tomatoes on the cut side until grill marks appear, turn and grill briefly on the other side.
  • Transfer the grilled vegetables to a platter. Spoon chermoula over the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

Gerdan Regnard
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy, and it always turns out delicious.


Ruby Trigueros
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I added some chopped bell peppers and zucchini to my chermoula, and it turned out fantastic.


Upendra Singh Karki
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This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout. The grilled eggplant and tomatoes are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the warm weather.


Aleksandra Spiljevic
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I'm always looking for vegetarian dishes that are packed with flavor, and this one definitely delivers. The chermoula marinade is bursting with flavor.


Khurum Bugti
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the smoky eggplant and tangy tomatoes.


Ch Sunny
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant turned out mushy. Maybe I grilled it for too long?


Eyoel Mulugeta
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chermoula marinade is a game-changer!


Selva Sinthu
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to turn heads.


Keatrice Lala
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. The grilled eggplant and tomatoes look so inviting, and the green chermoula adds a nice pop of color.


ekpeha Chiemerie
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The grilled eggplant and tomatoes are so flavorful and juicy, and the chermoula adds a delightful depth of flavor.


Seabelo Mkwanazi
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The smoky flavor of the eggplant paired with the tangy tomatoes and flavorful chermoula was simply irresistible.


Adrian Walus
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The chermoula marinade is so versatile! I've used it on chicken and fish too, and it always turns out amazing.


Ali Rehman
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and tomatoes. I also love that it's a healthy and flavorful vegetarian option.


Tanisha Rubab
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chermoula didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. Not sure what went wrong.


Jensat Okojie
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The grilled eggplant was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the tomatoes and chermoula were delicious.


Arturo Luis
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This recipe is a keeper! I love how easy it is to make, and the results are always impressive. My family and friends rave about it every time I serve it.


binyam sisay
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I've tried many grilled eggplant dishes before, but this one takes the cake. The chermoula marinade adds a unique and flavorful twist that elevates the dish to a whole new level.


Muhammad Abu Bakar Muhammad Khalid
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This grilled eggplant and tomatoes with chermoula was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly harmonious, with the smoky eggplant and tangy tomatoes perfectly complemented by the aromatic chermoula.