Grilled Eggplant with Cumin Vinaigrette and Feta
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 2-4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb eggplant, cut into ½ inch rounds
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
Instructions
  1. To make vinaigrette, mash garlic together with salt to form paste. Add lemon juice, shallots and 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk together. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper.
  2. To make eggplant, heat grill to medium. Brush eggplant on both sides with olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat, toss with vinaigrette, feta, and herbs.
  3. Serve warm.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/09/06/grilled-eggplant-with-cumin-vinaigrette-and-feta/