GRILLED JAPANESE EGGPLANT WITH AN ASIAN VINAIGRETTE
High in fiber and low in calories, grilled eggplant makes a great addition to your main meal. COOK'S TIP: For an alternative serving suggestion, marinate the eggplant overnight in the vinaigrette described below, grill until lightly brown, and serve on crusty rolls topped with Montrachet goat cheese slices - DELICIOUS!
Provided by Feast Your Eyes
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Wash eggplants and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the Chinese 5-spice powder, onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, brush with olive oil and rub the mixed spices on both sides.
- Grill over low heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until tender.
- Arrange cabbage on serving plates and top with grilled eggplant; drizzle with the asian vinaigrette.
- Top with the fresh mint, feta, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Asian Vinaigrette:.
- In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients except the vegetable and sesame oils. With the blender/processor running, slowly pour in the vegetalbe oil followed by the sesame oil. Process for 10 to 15 seconds longer. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (If necessary, whisk before serving.).
- COOK'S TIP: Leftover vinaigrette makes for a tasty salad dressing or marinade for fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 761, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 18.6, Protein 9.7
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with the Asian vinaigrette.
Rajbir Roy
[email protected]Grilled eggplant is one of my favorite summer dishes.
indal Sardar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant. This recipe looks like a winner.
Khan Faruk
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe might change my mind.
Md Toriqul
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for dinner tonight.
Terrin James
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Nasir Gujjar
[email protected]I'm going to try making this recipe with other vegetables, like zucchini and bell peppers.
Muhammad Aziz Siyal
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer cookout.
Zee Vega
[email protected]I love the way the Asian vinaigrette brightens up the flavor of the grilled eggplant.
Shameer Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Bijay Kushwaha
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe, but I would make a few changes next time I make it.
Munashe Chikwekwete
[email protected]I found that the eggplant took a little longer to grill than the recipe said it would.
Province Ramzia
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a hotter chili pepper than the recipe called for.
Tumi Mogaladi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grilled vegetables.
Elizabeth McLaughlin
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the grilled eggplant, and they even asked for seconds!
Raja Sameer
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily.
Mudassir Shaikh
[email protected]The Asian vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant.
Awotubo Oladele Johnson
[email protected]This grilled eggplant recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy this delicious vegetable.