Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant Spread

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant Spread
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: ½ red bell pepper; 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced; 2 thick slices red onion; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste; 1\u2009½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or to taste; ¼ lemon, juiced; ea salt and ground black pepper to taste'; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Grilled fresh veggies and herbs come together for a light spread that doubles as an add-in for grilled fish and chicken dishes. Try adding to pasta with fresh tomatoes and feta! Great served with a sauvignon blanc for warm summer nights.

INGRIDIENT

½ red bell pepper

1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced

2 thick slices red onion

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste

1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or to taste

¼ lemon, juiced

sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (Optional)

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step: 2

Arrange red bell pepper, eggplant, and onion slices on on the preheated grill; cook until red pepper is charred and eggplant and onion are tender with grill marks, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Place red pepper in a paper bag and close tightly to ‘sweat’, about 10 minutes; peel the charred skin off the pepper.

Step: 3

Blend red bell pepper, eggplant, onion, olive oil, basil, oregano, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth and spreadable. Stir in feta cheese.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 87 calories; protein 1.3g; carbohydrates 1.2g; fat 8.7g; cholesterol 7mg; sodium 128.3mg.

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