Meals Matter

baby egplant with raisins and pinenuts

Contributed By: californiajody
barbeque and salads cookbook

Italian influenced. Best made a day ahead of time

Ingredients

12 Baby eggplant, halved
1 c Olive oil
 Juice of 1 lemon
2t Balsamic vinegar
3 cloves 
1/3 c Pine nuts
2t Raisins
1 t Sugar
1Bay leaf
 Large pinch dried chili flakes
 Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the broiler.Brush the eggplant with olive oil and broil, turning once, for ten minutes.

2. To make the dressing, combine all the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Place the hot eggplant in an earthenware or glass bowl, and pour the dressing over it. Leave to cool, turning the eggplant once or twice. Serve the salad cold.


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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Appetizers
Snack