grilled eggplant w/garlic-cumin vinaigrette (sammie?)

Chula Vista, CA
Updated on Sep 19, 2011

I've had this a number of times but I think it would translate to a sandwich quite nicely SOOOOOO here is my second entry for my Sammie challenge not my picture, i'll try to post one later

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, cut in uniform slices about 3/4"
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • - (you can use basil and oregano or basil and cilantro, be creative but 2 seems to be the magic number)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • FOR VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic puree or finely diced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shallots (or red onion)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon spike (if you can't find spike use a mrs. dash, but spike is definately preferable)
  • 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons evoo

How To Make grilled eggplant w/garlic-cumin vinaigrette (sammie?)

  • Step 1
    Pre Heat grill to medium-high and prepare
  • Step 2
    put garlic, salt, lemon juice, balsamic and shallots into food processer and pulse until all are well combined, let stand 10 minutes
  • Step 3
    After 10 minutes put mixture in a bowl, stir in cumin, cayenne and spike then whisk in EVOO
  • Step 4
    brush on both sides of eggplant grill 5-8 minutes on each side (mine took about 15 minutes total)
  • Step 5
    arrange on a plate OR place eggplant on a crusty roll drizzle with vinaigrette and top with feta and herbs.

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