Fire Roasted Whole Eggplant - Israeli Style Recipe
I love serving this as a first course with a tiny bit of greens on the side with a light vinaigrette. Or you can serve a few eggplants split in half on a platter for a buffet dinner and each person takes half. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 large purple eggplants or 4 small,
- pricked with a fork or toothpick in a few
- places
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 Tbs. good quality extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Honey, enough for a light drizzle
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- About 4 heaping Tbs. tahini
- ½ jalapeno or other chili pepper, finely
- chopped, optional
- Big handful of parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or a few
- pinched of dried oregano, optional
- Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly
- ground pepper
Instructions
- 1
Mix olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl, set aside
- 2
Heat grill to med high for 20 minutes. Lay eggplants on grill, whole. Grill on all sides until the eggplants are completely soft. This can take a total cooking time of about 15-25 minutes. Remove eggplant from the grill, carefully slice in half; you can leave the stem intact if you want. Lay on platter.
- 3
Sprinkle the eggplant halves with a little salt (I use kosher salt for this part) and pepper.
- 4
Drizzle eggplants with garlic oil, squeeze lemon juice over eggplant. Lightly drizzle honey over eggplant.
- 5
Lay a lump of chopped tomato on a segment of each eggplant. Do the same with the tahini; about 1 Tbs. of tahini on each eggplant half, in one area. Sprinkle chopped jalapeno peppers over the eggplant. Sprinkle with parsley and finish with freshly ground pepper and sea salt. Serves 4-6
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Can I Freeze This?
- Most recipes freeze well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Make Ahead Tip
- This recipe can be prepared in advance. Simply reheat when ready to serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Fire Roasted Whole Eggplant - Israeli Style?
This Fire Roasted Whole Eggplant - Israeli Style recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 16 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
What goes well with this fire roasted whole eggplant - israeli style?
This recipe pairs well with a variety of dishes. Try it as part of a complete meal with complementary sides, salads, or proteins.