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Grilled Eggplant with Romesco Sauce

Donna Castellano MS, RDN
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggplant slice about ½ inch thick
  • 3 about 6 oz. roasted peppers freshly roasted or pre-packed in water
  • ½ cup slivered almonds preferably toasted
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + more for eggplant
  • dash of chili pepper flakes
  • crumbled feta cheese for topping
  • fresh herbs for topping
  • handful fresh heirloom cherry tomatoes for topping
  • coarse salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • To make the romesco sauce: in a food processor or blender combine roasted peppers, oil, almonds, capers, garlic, vinegar, chili flakes and tomato paste and pulse until smooth but still with tiny pieces of ingredients visible.
  • Set sauce aside.
  • Lightly oil and heat up a grill or grill pan on medium high.
  • Season eggplant with salt, pepper and lightly rub eggplant slices with olive oil.
  • Transfer to grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden and grill marks appear.
  • Transfer to a platter and top with romesco sauce, herbs, feta and tomatoes.
  • Serve with some grilled crusty bread. *optional
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