Recipe
August 25, 2022
Baby Eggplant, Halloumi and Shishito Peppers
“You want that deeply charred, smoky exterior, and eggplant really stands up on the grill. It’s a great vehicle for robust flavours — in this case, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern — and it’s very hard to mess up. The molten interior is the perfect texture for soaking everything up.” – Cory Vitiello
Directions
Yield: Serves 4
Make Dressing
- In blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Store in fridge in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Grill Eggplant
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Keeping eggplant whole, peel from cap down, until no skin remains. In large bowl, toss eggplant, halloumi and shishito peppers with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Grill just eggplant to start, turning frequently, until nicely charred and fully softened, about 12 to 15 minutes. Halfway through, add halloumi and peppers to grill and cook briefly, until softened and blistered, about 3 minutes each, turning over, halfway.
- Transfer eggplant, halloumi and peppers to platter and dress with Green Herb and Tahini Dressing, parsley and mint leaves. Drizzle honey overtop and sprinkle on toasted sesame seeds.
Author: Alice Lawlor
Photographer:
Maya Visnyei
Source:
Food styling David Grenier
Prop styling Stacey Smithers