Grilled Italian Eggplant With Mint Recipe
Heavenly, superb, outstanding, are just some words to describe Grilled Italian Eggplant With Mint. Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. An assortment of fabulous flavors, the Grilled Italian Eggplant With Mint recipe is one of those Italian dishes you simply shouldn't miss. Vegetable is the key ingredient in Grilled Italian Eggplant With Mint. Whenever you try out this Grilled Italian Eggplant With Mint, don't forget to let me know your experience while preparing and eating it .
Ingredients
1 ripe small tomato, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 small Italian eggplants cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 bunch arugula, stems trimmed
Mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
In small bowl, stir tomato, sliced mint, 1 teaspoon oil, and a dash of salt and pepper.
Set aside.
Prepare outdoor grill or heat 10 inch grill pan over medium heat until hot.
Meanwhile, brush 1 side of each eggplant slice, using 1 tablespoon olive oil in total; sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Add eggplant, oil side down, to grill pan, and cook 10 minutes.
Brush with remaining olive oil and turn slices over.
Cook eggplant 5 minutes longer or until browned and cooked through.
Set aside.
Prepare outdoor grill or heat 10 inch grill pan over medium heat until hot.
Meanwhile, brush 1 side of each eggplant slice, using 1 tablespoon olive oil in total; sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
Add eggplant, oil side down, to grill pan, and cook 10 minutes.
Brush with remaining olive oil and turn slices over.
Cook eggplant 5 minutes longer or until browned and cooked through.
