Best Grilled Eggplant With Tahini Yogurt Sauce And Pomegranate Recipes

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH YOGHURT SAUCE

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This is adapted from a recipe by Karen Martini, a great Australian chef. Simple to make and so incredibly delicious. A "meaty" meat free dish for carnivores! I have noted where I strayed from the original recipe. This serves 3 to 4 as a light meal (accompanied with, for example, couscous), or 6 to 8 as a side.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Main Side

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 large eggplants
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt ((Greek or natural))
1 garlic clove (, minced (Medium size. 1 large clove will make it too garlicky))
1 tsp cumin powder ((Note 1))
1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice ((use amount to taste) (Note 2))
2 tbsp tahini ((sesame paste) (you can leave this out if you don't have it, it is still a tasty sauce))
1/4 tsp salt (, slightly heaped (about 3/8 tsp))
Black pepper
1/2 pomegranate (, seeds only (Note 3))
2 tbsp mint leaves (, finely sliced)
2 tbsp coriander / cilantro leaves
Red chilli (, finely sliced (to taste) (Note 4))
Wedges or cheeks of lemon ((optional))

Steps:

Combine the Yoghurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside for the flavours to develop. The longer you leave it, the better it will taste.
Use a potato peeler to peel "strips" off the eggplant vertically as per the photo below. If your potato peeler is not sharp enough or if the eggplant is on the soft side, you might need to do this with a small sharp knife.
Cut the eggplant into 1.5cm / 2/3" thick rounds.
Brush one side of each eggplant with olive oil. The more you use, the yummier it will be!
Sprinkle the oiled side of the eggplant with salt and pepper.
Heat a griddle pan (or BBQ) on medium high heat. (Note 5)
Place the oiled side of each eggplant onto the pan and grill for 2 to 3 minutes until it gets deep char lines on it. While the first side is cooking, brush the other side of each eggplant with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Turn the eggplant and cook the other side until the eggplant is cooked through but still holding it's shape. The easy way to tell is to prod the centre - if you feel resistance, it needs to cook more.
Remove the eggplant onto a serving plate and let it cool for a few minutes. Then spoon a dollop of the yoghurt sauce on each, and scatter with coriander/cilantro, mint, pomegranate seeds and chili. Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve with cheeks or wedges of lemon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 521 g, Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, Fat 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 15.6 g, Sugar 19.4 g

GRILLED EGGPLANT

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Heard this grilled eggplant recipe on a health radio show years ago--very simple, and great the next day on sandwiches. Use good quality soy sauce. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.

Provided by Frank040

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Mix soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil together in a small bowl. Coat eggplant slices in sauce. Place on preheated grill, carefully, as they will flame up.
Cook each eggplant slice until deep brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1818.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing image

Start up the grill for a crowd-pleasing platter of vegetables from the garden or farm stand. Take care to keep the fire medium-hot, so you can cook the vegetables without letting them become scorched or blackened. A bit of char is nice, of course, but don't try for perfect grill marks. Remove vegetables from the grill when they are just done. They're topped with a garlicky, lemony tahini dressing that serves as a perfect accompaniment.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup tahini, at room temperature and well stirred
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch of ground cayenne
2 garlic cloves, grated or pounded to a paste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt (not Greek-style yogurt)
Kosher salt
2 medium red onions, peeled
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 ripe red bell peppers or other peppers, such as Corno di Toro
2 pounds zucchini, yellow summer squash, pattypans or a combination
2 medium eggplants (or 4 small Japanese eggplants)
4 small tomatoes
Paprika or pimentón, for garnish (optional)
Chopped mint, dill, parsley and cilantro, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Make the tahini dressing: Put tahini, lemon juice, cayenne and garlic in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in olive oil, yogurt and a good pinch of salt.
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill, or a stovetop grill pan. Heat should be medium-high. Make sure grill racks are clean.
Cut onions crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds, and discard. Cut each half in two, making eight pieces. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
Cut zucchini and eggplant lengthwise or at an angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush slices with olive oil on both sides, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
Grill onions and peppers (they take longer to cook): Set onion slices carefully on grill so they don't fall apart. Start peppers skin-side up. Peppers and onions should take 4 to 5 minutes per side. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
Grill zucchini and eggplant for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes on one side only, until heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
Arrange vegetables in rows on the platter (or use two platters). Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, drizzle tahini sauce over the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika, if using, and shower with green herbs. Serve lemon wedges on the side.