Marinated Baby Eggplants With Pine Nuts And Raisins

Name: Marinated Baby Eggplants With Pine Nuts And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 baby eggplants, topped and tailed,halved lengthwise; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the grill to high.
2
Place the eggplants, cut side up, in the grill pan and brush with a little of the olive oil.
3
Grill for 10 minutes, until slightly blackened, turning them over half way through cooking.
4
To make the marinade: Put the remaining olive oil, the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, sugar and bay leaf in a clean, screw-top jar.
5
Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper and mix well.
6
Place the hot eggplants in an earthenware or glass bowl, and pour over the marinade.
7
Leave to cool, turning the eggplants once or twice.
8
Serve at room temperature.

774

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Protein

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 12 baby eggplants, topped and tailed,halved lengthwise, 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon, juice of, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Marinated Baby Eggplants With Pine Nuts And Raisins 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!