Mediterranean Diet Recipe - Mediterranean Foods 3025 S. 83rd Plaza Country-Style Grilled Eggplant

Mediterranean Foods 3025 S. 83rd Plaza Country-Style Grilled Eggplant

Ingredients
1 1/2-pound eggplant or 2 eggplants (3/4 pound each); Salt 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley ;1 tablespoon slivered basil leaves; 2 tablespoons slivered spearmint leaves; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; Freshly ground black pepper; Optional: Vinegar Hull the eggplant and cut into 1-inch thick rounds. Soak the eggplant in cold, salted water (two tablespoons salt to one quart water) for 30 minutes or until the eggplant leaches brown juices.

Light hardwood charcoal and when there are white coals rinse the eggplant slices. Drain and place on the grid but not directly over the coals to avoid charring the flesh.

Cover and grill the slices, turning occasionally, until golden brown and completely cooked, about 30 minutes. The slower the cooking the creamier the centers.

Transfer the slices to a flat dish, sprinkle with olive oil, herbs, garlic and pepper. Let the dish stand at least four hours, turning the slices occasionally. If desired, drizzle with a few drops of vinegar.


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