Grilled Cucumbers and Eggplant

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Serving size:4
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Grilled Cucumbers and Eggplant

To jazz up simple grilled eggplant and cucumbers, toss them with a delicious and simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar, garlic and anchovy.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 anchovy fillets, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 Persian or Kirby cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 mall eggplant, halved lengthwise and cut into wedges
  • Leaves from 1 small bunch of basil
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

  1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar, garlic and anchovy; season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, toss the cucumbers and eggplant with 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Oil the grates and grill over moderate heat, turning, until the cucumbers are crisp-tender and the eggplant is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the vinaigrette and add the basil; toss to coat. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold, with bread. 

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Recipe Credit: Kay Chun
Image Credit: John Kernick