GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR, FETA, AND GRILLED BAGUETTE

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Though the flavors seem familiar together -- eggplant, feta, and fresh herb -- this deconstructed dish allows guests to graze, making each mouthful a new combination.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds small eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 cup balsamic vinegar
Vegetable oil, for grill
1 baguette, halved lengthwise
6 ounces feta cheese
Fresh basil, torn, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Sprinkle eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons salt, place in a colander, and let stand 30 minutes. Wipe off salt and moisture with paper towels.
  • Mix olive oil, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon oil mixture. Place vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook until reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in reserved oil mixture, and let cool.
  • Preheat grill to medium; brush grill with vegetable oil. Brush eggplant slices generously with some remaining oil mixture. Grill eggplant, covered, until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Increase grill temperature to high. Brush baguette with remaining oil mixture, and grill until toasted, about 3 minutes. Cut baguette into pieces in various sizes.
  • Place eggplant, baguette, and feta on a large platter. Drizzle eggplant and feta with some vinegar mixture, then sprinkle torn basil over top. Serve with remaining vinegar mixture.

Bhai Ali
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This dish was a bit too complicated to make. There were too many steps and the instructions were hard to follow. The end result was good, but it wasn't worth the effort. I wouldn't make this dish again.


Ford
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This grilled eggplant dish was a delicious and healthy meal. The eggplant was perfectly grilled and the balsamic vinegar glaze was tangy and flavorful. The feta cheese and grilled baguette were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making


Md Sabbir Islam
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I thought this dish was just okay. The eggplant was a bit tough and the balsamic vinegar glaze was too sour. The feta cheese was good, but it couldn't save the dish. I wouldn't make this dish again.


Able Melusi
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. The eggplant was greasy and the balsamic vinegar glaze was too thick. The feta cheese was good, but it couldn't balance out the oiliness of the dish. I wouldn't make this dish again.


Carol Moran
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This grilled eggplant dish was a delightful surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was perfectly grilled and the balsamic vinegar glaze was tangy and flavorful.


Ebot Bruno
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The eggplant didn't have much flavor and the balsamic vinegar glaze was too subtle. I tried adding some salt and pepper, but it didn't help much. I wouldn't make this dish again.


ANUP K . C
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The eggplant was undercooked and the balsamic vinegar glaze was too sweet for my taste. The feta cheese was good, but it couldn't save the dish. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Mudasir channa
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I made this grilled eggplant dish last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The eggplant was perfectly grilled and the balsamic vinegar glaze was delicious. The feta cheese and grilled baguette were the perfect accompaniments. I will


Charlotte Mbaly
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Wow! This grilled eggplant dish blew my expectations out of the park. The eggplant was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the balsamic vinegar glaze complemented it perfectly. The feta cheese added a nice touch of creaminess and saltiness. I especi


rizwan bucha
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This grilled eggplant dish was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of flavors from the grilled eggplant, balsamic vinegar, feta cheese, and grilled baguette was simply divine. The eggplant was perfectly tender and smoky, while the balsamic vin