Italian Eggplant Vinaigrette

Name: Italian Eggplant Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 2 larges eggplants; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 59 milliliters chopped fresh mint; 2 Tbsps garlic cloves, minced (about; 1 sprig Garnishes: halved grape tomatoes, fresh basil; 4 Tbsps olive oil; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 yellow squash; 2 smalls zucchini

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Italian Eggplant Vinaigrette a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe has 155 calories, 3g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. If you have garnishes: grape tomatoes, salt, basil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; sprinkle cut sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

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Place slices in a single layer on paper towels; let stand 1 hour.

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Cut zucchini and squash lengthwise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside.

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Process 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, chopped basil, chopped mint, and balsamic vinegar in a food processor, stopping to scrape down sides.

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Rinse eggplant slices with water, and pat dry.

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Brush slices with olive oil mixture, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a lightly greased grill.

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Grill eggplant slices, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 40

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10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned, turning and brushing with olive oil mixture.

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Remove eggplant from grill.

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Sprinkle zucchini and squash slices with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, brush with olive oil mixture. Arrange slices in a single layer on a lightly greased grill.

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Grill zucchini and squash slices, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 5 minutes; turn and grill 2 more minutes.

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