Grilled Eggplant With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant With Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large or four baby eggplant; Coarse salt; 1 small onion; 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 4 tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into eighths; Herb bouquet (parsley, thyme and bay leaf tied in cheesecloth); Freshly ground pepper; Snipped fresh basil leaves to garnish

Servings: persons

1
Slice the eggplant in pieces a half an inch thick.
2
If using the large purple variety, sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for one hour.
3
Pat dry with paper towels.
4
Meanwhile, make the red pepper sauce.
5
Soften the onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
6
Add the garlic, tomatoes, peppers, garlic and herb bouquet.
7
Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook slowly for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers are soft.
8
Remove the herb bouquet and puree the peppers in a food processor until smooth.
9
Cool to room temperature and correct seasoning.
10
Preheat coals.
11
Brush the eggplant slices with remaining olive oil and grill until charred.
12
Arrange on a long serving dish in one or two rows, season with pepper to taste and pour the sauce along the middle of the slices.
13
Sprinkle with basil and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 large or four baby eggplant, Coarse salt, 1 small onion, 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant With Red Pepper Sauce 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.

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Grilled Eggplant With Red Pepper Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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