Recipe: Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Herbs

This is a great recipe for the grill. Meaty eggplant is an excellent vegetable for grilling - just make sure not to let it burn or get too smoky or it can taste bitter. Fresh herbs are best with this recipe, but if you don’t have any on hand, you can certainly use their dried counterparts. Just use a pinch of each herb if you’re using dried.

Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients:

1 eggplant
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh thyme, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
Salt and pepper

Directions:

• Cut the eggplant into slices and salt them lightly. Let them sit for about 15 minutes, so the salt can bring out the moisture of the pieces. Wipe them dry with a bit of paper towel.
• Meanwhile, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic herbs, salt and pepper. Let site to absorb the flavors for about 15 minutes. 
• Brush eggplant with oil and herb mixture all over, ensuring that the herbs get distributed well. 
• Place on a lightly greased grill and grill for about 15-20 minutes, flipping half way through.
• Serve hot, lightly sprinkled with salt and pepper. Great as a side dish with grilled meats or other barbecue fixings.