Grilled Eggplant And Baguette With Balsamic Vinegar & Feta Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant And Baguette With Balsamic Vinegar & Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs small eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1 cup balsamic vinegar; vegetable oil, for grill; 1 baguette, halved lengthwise; 6 ounces feta cheese; fresh basil, torn

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs small eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 cup balsamic vinegar
vegetable oil, for grill
1 baguette, halved lengthwise
6 ounces feta cheese
fresh basil, torn

1
Sprinkle eggplant slices with 2 t salt, place in colander and let stand 30 minutes. Wipe off salt and moisture with paper towels.
2
Mix olive oil, thyme, 2 t salt and 1/2 t pepper in a medium bowl. Reserve 1 T oil mixture.
3
Place vinegar in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in reserved 1 T oil mixture & let cool.
4
Preheat grill to medium; brush grill with vegetable oil.
5
Brush eggplant slices generously with oil mixture, leaving enough to grill the bread. Grill eggplant, covered, until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.
6
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.
7
Place eggplant, baguette, and feta on a large platter. Drizzle eggplant with feta, then sprinkle torn basil over top. Serve with remaining vinegar mixture.

786

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs small eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant And Baguette With Balsamic Vinegar & Feta falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Eggplant And Baguette With Balsamic Vinegar & Feta

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