This is easy & delish: marinated eggplant with capers and mint
marinated eggplant with capers and mint
Gourmet | July 2008
by Maggie Ruggiero
Sliced thin and broiled, eggplant retains a slight chewiness but still melts in the mouth; a caper and mint vinaigrette brightens everything.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min
Servings: Makes 4 (hors d'oeuvre) servings
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Ingredients
1 pound thin Italian or Asian eggplants (2 to 3), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed
Accompaniment: crisp rosemary flatbread
Preparation
Preheat broiler.
Arrange eggplant in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil (total). Broil about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until golden, 8 to 12 minutes total.
Stir together vinegar, mint, capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and toss with warm eggplant. Marinate at least 20 minutes.
Cooks' note: Marinated eggplant can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.