One of my favorite vegetables is eggplant (available all year). So simple to prepare and a delicious side or meal.
I like to grill eggplant with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint. In this recipe, I cubed one eggplant (leaving the skin) and grilled in the oven (10-15 minutes), until tender.
In a bowl, add some chopped fresh basil, pitted kalamata olives (1/2 cup), 1/2 cup of julienne sun dried tomatoes. Add a pinch of red chili flakes (optional), drizzle extra virgin olive oil (or 3 tbsp.). Squeeze a fresh lemon and rind 1tbsp. of lemon.
Mix and ready to serve! A perfect side for your favorite grilled fish, chicken or meat. Adding goat cheese for a vegetarian meal is also delicious!
a presto,
maria
