Sweet And Savory Grilled Eggplant
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Ingredients
  • 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, toasted
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional to brush eggplant
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 3 tablespoon golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 small handful mint leaves, coarsely torn
Directions
  1. Light grill to medium high/high. I have become a charcoal convert.
  2. Brush each side of eggplant with light layer of olive oil.
  3. Place eggplant on hot grill, rotate at 90 degree angle after 2 minutes (same side) to mark.
  4. Flip after 2-3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium high heat, with olive oil. Add toasted bread crumbs and pine nuts, stir for about a minute, then add garlic, parsley and golden raisins. Reduce heat and keep warm.
  6. Remove eggplant from grill, top with sauteed mixture.
  7. Evenly sprinkle feta crumbles over each piece, then sprinkle torn mint leaves on top of each slice.