Eggplant with Honey and Mint

Recipe courtesy Mario Batali, 2001

Show: Mario Eats ItalyEpisode: Pompeii and Circumstance

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (2)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(2)

Cook Time:
8 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

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Times:

Prep: 15 min
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Cook: 8 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 small eggplants, cut in 1-inch slices on the bias
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 leaves mint, torn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until just smoking. Add the eggplant slices and cook for 3 minutes until golden brown. Turn each piece over and cook another 3 minutes until golden brown. Add honey and red wine vinegar and toss enough to coat all pieces of eggplant. Add mint and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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recipe Eggplant with Honey and Mint
Jordan Maple Shade, NJ 10-01-2007
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close but no cigar
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

after making a first time, the dish turned out not great. the combination of the honey and red wine vinegar was just too... counteractive. i could sense what it was going for, and figured maybe i did something wrong. well after making it a second time and following the instructions exactly, it still tasted not so great.Read more
recipe Eggplant with Honey and Mint
Anonymous 06-18-2007
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Everyone enjoyed it, even the picky eaters!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Perfect for a summer evening. I plan to try the honey, vinegar, and mint over other vegetables too, like zucchini and yellow... squash. I think I might grill the veggies next time though so I can add less oil.Read more