Best 2 Grilled Eggplant With Garlic Cumin Vinaigrette Feta Herbs Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH FETA RELISH

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I created this impressive light side dish for my vegetarian friends. It's easy, fast and a standout recipe for company. -Amanda Dekrey, Fargo, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
8 slices eggplant (3/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh basil or parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette and garlic powder until combined. Stir in feta, cucumber, tomato and onion. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Brush eggplant with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Top eggplant with feta mixture. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.