GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH GARLICKY TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

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This grilling method gives similar crispy skins and creamy interiors to eggplant, which need just a handful of toppings to get full-on delicious.

Provided by Brad Leone

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Vegetable     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Eggplant     Yogurt     Garlic     Lemon     Summer     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. assorted small eggplant (such as fairy tale and/or Graffiti)
2 heads of garlic
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. tahini
Kosher salt
1 lemon, halved
Sumac (for serving)
Brad's Spoon Sauce
Ingredient Info: Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found in the spice aisle and online.

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Grill eggplant over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until completely tender, 1-1½ hours (depending on size and type).
  • Meanwhile, grill whole garlic heads over indirect heat until cloves are tender and jammy, 40-50 minutes.
  • Mix together yogurt and tahini in a small bowl; season with salt. Slice heads of garlic in half crosswise and squeeze cloves into yogurt mixture; stir well to incorporate.
  • Cut a slit lengthwise down each eggplant and carefully pull open with your hands. Arrange on a platter and squeeze juice from lemon over; season with salt. Dollop yogurt sauce around and sprinkle with sumac. Serve with spoon sauce.

Iivhu Matodzi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant came out a little dry. The sauce was still delicious, though.


Email 123
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Crystal Alex McGadney House
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I'm a big fan of eggplant, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I always serve it with rice.


izzy
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This is a great recipe! The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Pak Vloge by Adnan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky eggplant and the creamy sauce.


Muhammad Mukanga
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant came out a little dry. The sauce was still delicious, though.


Nishan Pk
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Amanda
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I'm a big fan of eggplant, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I always serve it with rice.


Kato Ronald
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This is a great recipe! The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Pxrsis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky eggplant and the creamy sauce.


Dayanna Garcia
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant came out a little dry. The sauce was still delicious, though.


Desire Davidson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Trinity Raven
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I'm a big fan of eggplant, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I always serve it with rice.


Miranda Young
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The eggplant is grilled to perfection and the sauce is light and refreshing. I highly recommend it!


Rehyan Mirza
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Sofia Omar
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Junior Canela
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky eggplant and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Thickwitit
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This recipe is a keeper! The grilled eggplant was smoky and tender, and the garlicky tahini yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Sheldon Cloete
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Omnia Elsayed
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Grilled Eggplant with Garlicky Tahini Yogurt Sauce was an absolute delight! The eggplant was tender and smoky, while the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.