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

Abdullah Suhel
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This recipe is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamza Rasheed
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The smoky eggplant, the bright vinaigrette, and the creamy feta cheese all come together perfectly.


bibek
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. The grilled eggplant is smoky and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing.


Macramon Makatoa
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant. This recipe is a keeper. The eggplant is so flavorful and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement.


Ali Lak
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the grilled eggplant and the vinaigrette.


David Pierce
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe was delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was flavorful.


Austin Messner
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This recipe is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I will definitely be making this again.


Terius San andreas
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The smoky eggplant, the bright vinaigrette, and the creamy feta cheese all come together perfectly.


Farjana Khatun
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. The grilled eggplant is smoky and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing.


Sayed muzrrab shah Sayed muzrrab shah
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant. This recipe is a keeper. The eggplant is so flavorful and the vinaigrette is the perfect complement.


Utpal kumar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the grilled eggplant and the vinaigrette.


Daniel Layne
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the bright and tangy vinaigrette.


ABDULRAHMAN
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ak Reya
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some grilled eggplant in the fridge and decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and turned out delicious.


Mudassir Haruna
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was tender and smoky, and the vinaigrette was the perfect complement.


Sfisosakhe Qinisolakhe
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The eggplant was perfectly grilled and the vinaigrette was flavorful and bright. I also loved the addition of feta and herbs.