Melanzane grigliate (grilled eggplants with olive oil)
6 servings
15 minutes
Grilled eggplants are the true embodiment of simplicity and refined taste in Italian cuisine. Eggplants infused with the aroma of the grill become soft with a pleasant smoky note, while garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil give them a rich and refreshing flavor. A light tang of lemon adds zest, and black pepper completes the harmony of flavors. This recipe comes from sunny Italy, where eggplants are a frequent guest on the table, especially in the summer months. The dish is perfect as an independent appetizer or side dish and transforms into a full gastronomic delight with crispy bread. It cooks quickly, requires no complex ingredients, and fits perfectly into the Mediterranean diet concept. Buon appetito!
1
Sprinkle some salt on a dry grill pan. This is necessary to prevent the eggplants from sticking.
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
2
Heat the pan while slicing the eggplants lengthwise into thin petals. They shouldn't be completely transparent, but don't make them thicker than 3 mm, or it will be hard to fry them.
- Eggplants: 4 pieces
3
Place the eggplants and leave on high heat until the grill marks become very dark. Flip and grill the other side.
- Eggplants: 4 pieces
4
While the eggplants are cooking, we finely chop the garlic and herbs.
- Garlic: 5 clove
- Parsley: 1 bunch
5
Once the first batch of eggplants is ready, we place it in a bowl, generously drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic and herbs, add black pepper, and mix.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 5 clove
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
We continue to prepare the eggplants, gradually adding them to the bowl and mixing.
- Eggplants: 4 pieces
7
At the end, drizzle with lemon juice (we didn't do this, but I prefer it this way) and serve with fresh bread. Enjoy your meal!
- Lemon: 0.5 piece