grilled eggplant

An easy way to prepare this lesser-known vegetable. Both recipes are prepared with the fat 'black beauty' variety.

a. grilled eggplant with butter

2013-07-19

This may well be the only picture I have of my outdoor grill in action.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2-4 servings:

1 eggplant
butter
S&P

Pic1: grilled eggplant with butter

Directions

Wash eggplant. Cut off stem and bottom of the eggplant.
Quarter the eggplant lengthwise.
Horizontal slices would work too, and would speed up cooking.
Place the eggplant on aluminium foil with 2 tbsp. butter. Add S&P to taste.
Close the foil.
Cook on grill over low heat with the lid closed for 20-30 minutes or until desired doneness.
Time may vary depending on heat output of the grill.
Remove from the grill. Adjust seasoning.
Serve and enjoy.

b. grilled eggplant with ham and cheese

2015-05-28 a.o.

Ham & cheese is an ever-popular combination. Why not add some eggplant? If you don’t like ham and cheese, please leave the room while we enjoy it, because this is good. This is a quick and simple appetizer that will please the crowd.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 3 servings:

1 eggplant fruit
6 slices of ham
2 cups of shredded melting cheese

Pic2: grilled eggplant with ham and cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven at 350 ºF.
Cut an eggplant in thick slices. (Pic2)
Dip the slices in lemon or lime juice to prevent them turning brown.
Fold a slice of ham double, place it on the eggplant. (Pic3)
Sprinkle generously with a shredded melting cheese like cheddar, Swiss, etc. (Pic4)
Bake in the oven at 350º F for up to 30 minutes. (Pic1)
Serve immediately and enjoy.

2015-05-28