Best 7 Grilled Eggplant And Greens With Spiced Yogurt Recipes

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Grilled eggplant and greens with spiced yogurt is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish. It is made with grilled eggplant, greens such as spinach or kale, and a spiced yogurt sauce. The dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch or dinner. The smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant pairs perfectly with the fresh greens and tangy yogurt sauce. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT AND MINT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large 1 1/2-pound eggplant
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stripe the eggplant with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Sprinkle the eggplant slices generously with salt, place in a colander and let sit 30 minutes. Rinse the eggplant under cold water and pat thoroughly dry.
  • Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and garlic in a small glass cup, and microwave just until the oil is hot and bubbling, about 20 seconds. Whisk together the yogurt, mint, cumin, cayenne, 2 tablespoons water and salt to taste in a small bowl.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare an outdoor grill for medium-heat cooking. Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the oil and garlic mixture. Grill until the eggplant is browned and tender, moving and turning the slices frequently, about 15 minutes. Drizzle the mint sauce onto the eggplant slices.
  • Per serving: Calories: 110; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 11 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 130 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 130 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 5 grams

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND GREENS WITH SPICED YOGURT



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First time grilling your greens? Lay them across the grill grates so they don't fall through, and be ready to turn them-they char quickly.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Side     Yogurt     Mint     Eggplant     Kale     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium Japanese eggplants or 1 globe eggplant (about 1 pound), sliced crosswise on a diagonal 1/2"-thick
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large bunches hardy greens (such as kale or Swiss chard)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss eggplant with turmeric and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss greens with 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill eggplant, turning often, until tender and charred in spots, 5-8 minutes; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Grill greens, turning often, until lightly charred in spots, about 2 minutes; transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Remove thick ribs and stems from greens and discard. Tear large leaves into large pieces; transfer to bowl with eggplant, add mint and 2 tablespoons oil, and toss to combine.
  • Mix yogurt and garam masala in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon yogurt onto a platter and top with eggplant, greens, and mint mixture. Drizzle with more oil and serve with lemon wedges.

SPICY GRILLED EGGPLANT



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This side goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Brush eggplant slices with oil. Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Let stand 5 minutes. , Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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Yogurt sauce is creamy, cool accompaniment to grilled vegetables of any kind.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium eggplants, (about 1 pound each)
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium cucumber, seeded, coarsely grated, and squeezed of excess moisture
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high. Halve eggplants lengthwise; slice off enough from skin side so halves lay flat. Brush both sides of eggplant halves with oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, parsley, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve sauce with grilled eggplant and lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5 g

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND YOGURT SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small Japanese eggplant
1 teaspoon olive oil (or olive-oil spray)
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 small clove garlic
1 scallion
Coriander, enough for 1 tablespoon chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare stove-top grill or heat broiler.
  • Wash eggplant and cut in half lengthwise. Brush or spray cut surface lightly with oil and grill, cut side down, or broil, cut side up, until eggplant begins to soften. Turn and continue to cook until eggplant is soft, about 10 or 15 minutes total.
  • Spoon yogurt into serving bowl.
  • With food processor on, put garlic through feed tube and mince. Add garlic to yogurt.
  • Wash, trim and slice scallion.
  • Wash, dry and chop coriander. Mix scallion and coriander into yogurt.
  • Top eggplant with yogurt sauce.

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE



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Categories     Dairy     Vegetable     Yogurt     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 eggplants (each about 1 pound), cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, cracked

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub eggplant rounds on both sides with sesame oil. Sprinkle with coriander, salt, and pepper. Grill until slightly charred, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Arrange eggplant rounds on platter. Serve with yogurt-mint sauce.

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have blemishes, as these may be overripe or damaged.
  • Slice the eggplant evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they may not cook through, and if they are too thin, they may burn.
  • Marinate the eggplant: Marinating the eggplant in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to infuse them with flavor and prevent them from drying out.
  • Grill the eggplant over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning. Cook the eggplant until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Make the spiced yogurt: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and mint in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the dish: Place the grilled eggplant on a platter and top with the spiced yogurt. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Grilled eggplant and greens with spiced yogurt is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The eggplant is grilled until tender and slightly charred, and the spiced yogurt provides a cooling and refreshing contrast. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With its bright flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

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