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Grilled Eggplant with Basil Vinaigrette

Eggplant doesn't need a lot of preparation to taste great. Specialty varieties like Lilac Bride often lack the astringent flavor and big seeds that Italian Globe eggplant sometimes has.

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grilled-eggplant-with-basil-vinaigrette

  • 6 T olive oil
  • 1 T white wine vinegar
  • 1 T capers
  • 20 basil leaves
  • 1 clv garlic
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 5 lb eggplant

Grilled Eggplant with Basil Vinaigrette Directions

  1. Use a blender, food processor, or hand blender to purée 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, the vinegar, capers, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and place in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and brush both sides with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a gas grill to medium-high, or build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill. Arrange the eggplant slices on the grill grate, and cook about 6 minutes, flipping once, until tender and browned. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with basil vinaigrette.

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