Grilled eggplants

Let me introduce you to a delicious way of fixing (hey ya'll, I do live in the south) eggplants

...grilled with salt, garlic and olive oil.

First of all, let me tell you that there is a way of getting the eggplant ready to be grilled.

Slice (without peeling the eggplant)

 layer in a colander adding a little salt on each layer.

Leave it for about an hour, and the eggplant will begin to "sweat"...that's a good thing. It will sweat out the bitter juice within.

Do not skip this step!

Now, you can grill it on the grill (duh!), or you can use a griddle...that would be me.

This ain't yo mama pancakes...in fact it's no pancake, since you are reading about grilled eggplant (rabbit trail...)

 Let it cook until it looks like this.

In a container, layer the eggplant with minced garlic and drizzled olive oil. Repeat using all your slices.

I eat those slightly warm or at room temperature.

Pair with a cheese and olives focaccia!

Buon Appetito.

***eggplant are VERY filling, due to high fiber content. Therefore are ideal for people on a diet: low calories and loaded with fibers. Just don't fry it, because they absorb oil...defeating the purpose of the diet. Also it is an economical vegetable, and is oh so yummy!***

Stay Frugal,

Daniela

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