Grilled Eggplant With Yogurt and Mint

Name: Grilled Eggplant With Yogurt and Mint
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pinch Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 large 1 1/2-pound eggplant; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 59 milliliters 2-percent Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 servings Kosher salt; 2 Tbsps olive oil

Grilled Eggplant With Yogurt and Mint might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 115 calories, 3g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cayenne pepper, ground cumin, eggplant, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Stripe the eggplant with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

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Vegetable

Eggplant

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Peeler

Sprinkle the eggplant slices generously with salt, place in a colander and let sit 30 minutes. Rinse the eggplant under cold water and pat thoroughly dry.

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Eggplant

Water

Salt

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Colander

Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and garlic in a small glass cup, and microwave just until the oil is hot and bubbling, about 20 seconds.

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Olive Oil

Garlic

Cooking Oil

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Microwave

Whisk together the yogurt, mint, cumin, cayenne, 2 tablespoons water and salt to taste in a small bowl.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Yogurt

Cumin

Water

Mint

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare an outdoor grill for medium-heat cooking.

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Grill

Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the oil and garlic mixture. Grill until the eggplant is browned and tender, moving and turning the slices frequently, about 15 minutes.

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Eggplant

Garlic

Cooking Oil

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Drizzle the mint sauce onto the eggplant slices.

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Eggplant

Sauce

Mint

Per serving: Calories: 110; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 11 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 130 milligrams

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