GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE, FETA & HERBS

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Make and share this Grilled Eggplant With Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by leroca2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, very finely diced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, lightly toasted and ground
kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne
1 large globe eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
1/4 cup crumbled feta
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette:.
  • With a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and a pinch of salt to a paste.
  • Combine the garlic paste and 1 tbs of the lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for 10 minute.
  • Combine the shallot with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon 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), 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 Facts : Calories 238.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 109.4, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.8

Emma Alfred
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant was so flavorful and the vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


XyRipped
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always grilled perfectly and the vinaigrette is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mbali Ngobeni
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I ended up skipping some of the steps and the results were still good.


mochi squad
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was grilled perfectly and the vinaigrette was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


akhona mabaso
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again!


Cynthia Forshee
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Loved this recipe! The eggplant was tender and smoky, and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again soon.


Aamir Awan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The eggplant was grilled to perfection and the vinaigrette was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Black 444
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The grilled eggplant was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the vinaigrette was delicious. I'll try grilling the eggplant for less time next time.


ISMAIL Khaled
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I followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant came out perfect. It was tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette was a great complement. This is a dish I'll definitely be making again.


Jmusic 94a
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This dish was a great way to use up some extra eggplant I had on hand. It was easy to make and turned out delicious. The vinaigrette was especially flavorful.


Andile Mabaso
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again!


Zahid Nawaz
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This grilled eggplant dish was an absolute hit at our summer barbecue! The smoky flavor of the eggplant paired perfectly with the tangy vinaigrette and creamy feta cheese. It was a refreshing and flavorful side dish that everyone loved.