Grilled Vegetables
Hot Grilled Aubergine Side Dish
Aubergine or eggplant as it is known in the United States, is a versatile and tasty ingredient. It does especially well on the grill and comes out juicy and succulent. Aubergine has its own unique flavor and you do not need to add much to it.
In the following recipe, we are going to use olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and a few herbs to complement the flavor of this delicious grilled vegetable. You can serve it alongside any other grilled vegetables recipe or even as an appetizer with some parsley on the side for garnish. This is a particularly easy grilled vegetable recipe and the results are great.
Grilled Aubergine Slices with Aromatic Herbs
Ingredients -
1 large aubergine (eggplant)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch each of thyme, dill, basil and oregano
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Heat the grill until it is hot.
Slice the aubergine into ½ inch thick slices.
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl and brush both sides of the aubergine slices with it.
Grill the aubergine slices for about 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, or until they are tender and slightly charred in places.
(Serves 6)
A picture of a our grilled aubergine slices with aromatic herbs or eggplant whichever you prefer to call this wonderful vegetable it is a perfect veggie for the grill and does exceptionally well on the barbecue.
