• 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.

    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

    1

    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.

    2

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

     

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