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Chargrilled eggplant

Name: Chargrilled eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 (1.3 kg) eggplants; Olive oil cooking spray; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup parsley leaves

February 23, 2023 (Last Updated: February 15, 2023)

Chargrilled eggplant

The perfect braai side to cater to your vegetarian guests!

PREP TIME 10 min | COOK TIME 10 min | SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

3 (1.3 kg) eggplants
Olive oil cooking spray
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup parsley leaves

METHOD

PREHEAT a chargrill pan over high heat. Cut eggplant into 5mm rounds on a slight diagonal. Spray eggplant with olive oil spray and season with salt. Cook eggplant, in batches, for 4 minutes on each side or until tender and grill marks appear. Arrange eggplant on a platter

WHISK olive oil, vinegar and garlic; drizzle over eggplant. Serve topped with parsley.

FOOD TEAM TIP: These also make a great vegetarian option at your next braai.

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Chargrilled eggplant

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes – Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

3 (1.3 kg) eggplants
Olive oil cooking spray
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup parsley leaves

Instructions

Preheat a chargrill pan over high heat. Cut eggplant into 5mm rounds on a slight diagonal. Spray eggplant with olive oil spray and season with salt. Cook eggplant, in batches, for 4 minutes on each side or until tender and grill marks appear. Arrange eggplant on a platter.

Whisk olive oil, vinegar and garlic; drizzle over eggplant. Serve topped with parsley.