Summertime Grilled Eggplant

Although available year-round, eggplant peaks during the summer {August and September}.  Silky and delicious, grilled eggplant is the perfect purple fruit {yes, it’s a fruit} to serve as a summertime side dish or appetizer. If you are looking to diversify your eggplant portfolio, try this recipe!

Ingredients

·         1 medium eggplant, thickly sliced

·         1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

·         2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

·         2 garlic cloves, minced

·         1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

·         Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

 Preheat a griddle pan or bbq grill over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, garlic and rosemary together.

 Brush eggplant slices with olive oil mixture and sprinkle with sea salt on both sides. 

   Place eggplant on grill, turning occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 8 minutes total.

 Serve warm as a side, or dice eggplant and add to a summer salad. 

Note: Eggplant pairs deliciously with Goat cheese.

 ENJOY!