GRILLED LEMONS, BABY ARTICHOKES, AND EGGPLANT

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Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant image

Provided by Judith Fertig

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Backyard BBQ     Lemon     Artichoke     Eggplant     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 baby artichokes, stems trimmed, dark outer leaves removed
12 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise, or 2 medium-size eggplants cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds
4 lemons, halved
Olive oil (for brushing)

Steps:

  • Cook baby artichokes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender when bottom is pierced with sharp knife, about 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Cut artichokes in half through stem; pat dry. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Prepare Barbecue ( medium heat). Brush cooked artichokes, Japanese eggplant, and cut side of lemons with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Grill lemons, cut side down, until charred, about 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to platter. Garnish with grilled lemons for squeezing over.

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