Best 2 Grilled Eggplant With Garlic Cumin Vinaigrette Feta Herbs Recipes

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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

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

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.

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