"Serve the roasted eggplant halves straight from the oven, when they’ll be meltingly tender, or cool to room temperature for a chewier base for the bean salad. The edible eggplant skins will remain slightly firm, so serve with a knife and fork...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 Tbs. olive oil
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2 Tbs. honey
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1 Tbs. lemon juice
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2 tsp. ground coriander
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1/2 tsp. ground cumin
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3 medium Italian eggplants (2 1/4 lb.), halved lengthwise
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1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 Tbs. finely chopped shallot
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1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios
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1/4 cup packed fresh mint, finely chopped