Charred Eggplant Recipe

Name: Aba Austins Charred Eggplant Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium Eggplant; 4 tbs California Olive Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 2 tbs Lemon Juice; 1 cup Plain Yogurt; 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (for garnish)

Inspired by Aba Austin

Time30m

Serves4

house yogurt, lemon, california olive oil

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Ingredients

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Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Eggplant

Preheat your grill or oven to high heat. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.

Season the Eggplant

Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with California olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Grill the Eggplant

Place the eggplants cut side down on the grill or in a hot oven. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until the flesh is charred and tender.

Prepare the Yogurt Sauce

In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve

Once the eggplants are charred and tender, remove them from the grill. Serve warm, drizzled with additional olive oil, topped with the yogurt sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.