Smoky Eggplants and a Punchy, Bright-Tasting Dressing Recipe

Name: Smoky Eggplants and a Punchy, Bright-Tasting Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: a large eggplant; olive oil; parsley leaves a generous handful; mint 6 bushy sprigs; basil leaves a handful; garlic 2 cloves, crushed; Dijon mustard a tablespoon; capers 2 tablespoons, rinsed; extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons; lemon juice 2 tablespoons

Servings: persons

a large eggplant
olive oil
parsley leaves a generous handful
mint 6 bushy sprigs
basil leaves a handful
garlic 2 cloves, crushed
Dijon mustard a tablespoon
capers 2 tablespoons, rinsed
extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons
lemon juice 2 tablespoons

1
Slice the eggplant lengthwise into five or six pieces.
2
Brush lightly with oil and sprinkle with sea salt, then set aside for thirty minutes or so.
3
Grill them over low to medium heat on both sides until they are soft and tender.
4
To make the sauce, chop the herbs quite finely, but not so small they look like tea leaves, then stir in the garlic, mustard, and capers.
5
Slowly pour in the extra-virgin olive oil, beating with a fork.
6
Stir in the lemon juice and season with sea salt and black pepper.
7
Be generous with the seasoning, tasting as you go.
8
The sauce should be lively and piquant.
9
Remove the eggplant from the grill, toss gently in the sauce, and serve.

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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: a large eggplant, olive oil, parsley leaves a generous handful, mint 6 bushy sprigs, and more.

Yes, Smoky Eggplants and a Punchy, Bright-Tasting Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Smoky Eggplants and a Punchy, Bright-Tasting Dressing

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