Grilled Eggplant with Tofu over Herb-Steamed Barley

Name: Grilled Eggplant with Tofu over Herb-Steamed Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. fresh eggplant, sliced very thinly, leaving peel on; 1/2 medium red onion, cut into chunks; 1 medium tomato, cut into chunks; 6 oz. firm or extra firm lite silken tofu, cut into chunks; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 2 peeled garlic cloves, minced; 3 fresh basil leaves, minced; 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked; 8 fl oz (1 cup) drinking water

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. fresh eggplant, sliced very thinly, leaving peel on
1/2 medium red onion, cut into chunks
1 medium tomato, cut into chunks
6 oz. firm or extra firm lite silken tofu, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. granulated sugar
2 peeled garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh basil leaves, minced
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked
8 fl oz (1 cup) drinking water

1
Arrange eggplant slices in long shallow container; add onion, tomato, and tofu chunks.
2
Blend oil, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl; add garlic and basil.
3
Pour over vegetables and tofu; toss to coat.
4
Cover and marinate 1 hour at room temperature.
5
One hour before serving, cook barley according to package instructions; season with your favorite salt-free seasoning.
6
Heat broiler or grill; lightly coat grilling basket or broiler pan with cooking spray.
7
Cook vegetable-tofu mix 5 min.
8
per side, flipping basket or turning on broiler pan.
9
Serve over barley.
10
Serve meal with a glass of water.

145

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. fresh eggplant, sliced very thinly, leaving peel on, 1/2 medium red onion, cut into chunks, 1 medium tomato, cut into chunks, 6 oz. firm or extra firm lite silken tofu, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant with Tofu over Herb-Steamed Barley 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!