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Grilled Eggplants with Fresh Mint and Balsamic Vinegar

Flavorful, fresh and healthy. The combination of the eggplant, mint and Fiorucci Balsamic Vinegar is memorable, and will become a family favorite. Either of our products, Fiorucci Riserva Balsamic Vinegar or Fiorucci Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, will work in this recipe. Especially delicious as a side dish with lamb.

Ingredients:

  • 2 small eggplants
  • salt
  • 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
  1. Cut the eggplants across into ½-inch thick slices. Place them in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for about 30 minutes.
  2. Pre-heat grill.
  3. Rinse the eggplants and pat dry with paper towels. Brush them with a little of the olive oil, place on top of the preheated grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until charred and tender.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk the rest of the oil, the vinegar, mint, garlic and a little salt.
  5. Dress the eggplants with this mixture while they are still hot. Set aside to cool. Serve with roasted as a first course or a side dish.

Serves 4 as a first course or a side dish

 
Tip
This dish can work as part of a glorious Spring antipasto with Fiorucci Riserva Prosciutto, Fiorucci Capicollo (Dolce and Piccante flavors) and olives.