Grilled Eggplant recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant (1 1/2 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Salsa Fresca or Pico de Gallo, for serving (optional)
• White BBQ Sauce, for serving (optional)
• Finely chopped cilantro or Italian parsley, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Directly before grilling (not in advance), slice the eggplant into thin rounds about 1/2” thick (size is important!). Place the slices on a baking sheet and rub both sides with the olive oil. Don’t do this step in advance: the eggplant soaks up lots of the olive oil, so make sure to do it right before grilling.
3. Place the eggplant directly on the grill grates and grill for about 4 to 5 minutes per side (8 to 10 minutes total), until charred and tender.
4. Remove from the grill and season generously with kosher salt to taste, until the flavor pops. Serve topped with salsa fresca or pico de gallo and/or white BBQ sauce.