Description
Succulent jamie oliver grilled aubergine reveals Mediterranean charm with smoky, herbed eggplant slices. Olive oil and fresh herbs elevate this simple Mediterranean side dish for your summer table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large aubergines, sliced into ½ cm (¼ inches) rounds
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
- 40 g (1.4 oz) crumbled feta
- 70 g (2.5 oz) tahini
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp crushed chili flakes
- 2 tbsps freshly chopped parsley
- 1 ½ lemons (juice)
- 2 tbsps water
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil with dried oregano and red chili flakes, creating a vibrant flavor base for the aubergine.
- Slice Seasoning: Generously coat aubergine slices with herbed oil mixture, ensuring thorough coverage and seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Grill Setup: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, establishing an optimal surface for caramelizing vegetables and achieving perfect char marks.
- Grilling Process: Place seasoned aubergine slices directly on hot grill, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until tender with a beautifully charred exterior.
- Tahini Sauce Creation: Combine tahini paste, lemon juice, water, and minced garlic, whisking until smooth and adjusting consistency by gradually adding water.
- Plating and Garnishing: Transfer grilled aubergine to serving platter, adorning with crumbled feta cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce.
- Final Touch: Squeeze additional lemon juice over the warm dish, allowing Mediterranean flavors to harmonize before serving immediately.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Marinate aubergine slices for 15-30 minutes before grilling to enhance depth and absorption of olive oil, herbs, and spices.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization, creating perfect grill marks without charring.
- Thickness Matters: Cut aubergine slices uniformly (about 1/2 inch thick) to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Whisk tahini sauce gradually, adding water incrementally to achieve smooth, pourable consistency without becoming too runny.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg