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Italian Eggplant Vinaigrette

Italian Eggplant Vinaigrette
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

1
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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4
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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5
Rinse eggplant slices with water, and pat dry.
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6
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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7
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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12
Arrange grilled eggplant, zucchini, and squash in a even layer in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
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Pour remaining olive oil mixture over vegetables. Cover and chill 8 hours.
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Garnish, if desired.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score13
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarian
CuisinesMediterraneanItalianEuropean
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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