Grilled Eggplant Recipe

Inspired by Murry's

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Eggplant
Wash the eggplants thoroughly under cold water. Cut off the ends and slice the eggplants into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Place the slices onto a clean kitchen towel and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture and bitterness.
2
Make Garlic Oil
While the eggplants are sitting, peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, chopped garlic, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to create a marinade.

3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C). If using a grill pan, heat it over medium heat on the stove.
4
Rinse and Dry the Eggplant
After 30 minutes, rinse the eggplant slices under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
5
Marinate the Eggplant
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the garlic oil mixture prepared earlier.
6
Grill the Eggplant
Place the eggplant slices on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and they are tender. Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure even cooking.
7
Add Fresh Basil
Once grilled, remove the eggplant from the grill and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.