Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Honey

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 25 min
This grilled eggplant makes for a perfect summer side. It's charred on the outside with a tender, creamy center and glazed with a sweet, garlicky, spicy sauce. Try it with grilled steak, fish or pork chops, or use it to round out a vegetarian menu.
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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds Japanese eggplants,

1/3 cup olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup sambal oelek

1/4 cup honey

4 teaspoons soy sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill for medium high.
  2. Slice the eggplants lengthwise on the bias, about 3/4 inch thick. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the eggplant, turning as needed, over medium-high heat until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; remove to a platter or bowl.
  4. Mix the sambal oelek, honey and soy sauce. Spoon some over the eggplant and serve the rest on the side.

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