Grilled Eggplant With Feta And Cucumber

Grilled Eggplant With Feta And Cucumber
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Eggplant turns smoky on the outside, creamy on the inside when grilled. Topped with tangy, briny feta and a bit of cucumber for crunch, this is a great side dish to serve with a Greek-inspired meal.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
4
Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Cucumber
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 medium-sized eggplants, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices lengthwise
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup peeled, finely diced cucumber
  • 1/4 pound feta, diced finely
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
Directions
  1. Preheat a gas grill or cast-iron grill pan on medium heat.
  2. Coat the eggplant with the grapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Place on the grill and cook until grill marks appear and the center is soft, about 7-8 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer to plates, and top with the cucumber, feta, and olive oil.