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Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Relish

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Relish
Ingredients
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-long strips
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the sliced eggplant in a colander positioned over the sink.
2
Sprinkle the eggplant with 2 teaspoons of salt, allowing it to sit for 30 minutes in order to draw out any bitter flavors.
3
Rinse the eggplant with cold water and pat it dry using paper towels.
4
Next, heat a grill pan over high heat.
5
Prepare 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl and brush the eggplant slices lightly with it.
6
Grill the eggplant for 2 minutes, pressing down occasionally with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
7
Flip the eggplant and repeat this process, allowing it to develop beautiful grill marks on both sides.
8
Remove the grilled eggplant from the grill pan and place it on a serving platter.
9
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
10
Add diced tomato to the marinade and mix well.
11
Pour the marinade over the grilled eggplant, allowing it to absorb the flavors and textures.