• Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cooking Time: 10 mins
  • Serves: 4

Loaded Grilled Eggplant

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 Ingredients List

  • Grilled Eggplant
  • 4 Baby or Italian eggplants, sliced in half with the stems kept.
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Nut Crumble
  • 2 cups raw pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8th teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
  • Pinch Red pepper flakes
  • Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, roughly chopped

 Directions

Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Place dressing in the fridge until ready to serve.
In a small saucepan, add the ingredients for the nut crumble over low heat. Mix until well combined and toast the nuts until fragrant. About 5-10 minutes. Set mixture aside until ready to serve.
Slice eggplant in half and score the flesh. Brush with olive oil and spices. Be generous with the olive oil and spices in this step. Heat and grease grill or grill-pan. Once hot, place eggplant on the grill, flesh side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and soft to touch.
Place Grilled eggplant on desired serving dish. Smear a generous amount of dressing onto each eggplant. Top with nut crumble and herbs. Serve warm!

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