Honey Spiced Grilled Eggplants

Different from traditional recipes, these are sweet and spiced rounds of eggplants, sweet from the honey, and with a kick from the spices. Very unique and delicious!

I've been sick for five days now, pharyngitis that developed I don't know where, but it's making myself miserable with fever, sore throat, and all those annoying little extras that come with house confinement. All mixed together with a humid dose of winter and the occasional rain, let's say I'm not in my sunniest mood.

I have dinner with friends to prepare for next week, but can't even get myself interested in looking for some new recipes to make. The list of ideas is getting shorter by the minute; it started with a bit of everything, which is the way I like to do it.

I haven't had them over for a long time, not once since moving into the place where I live now. So my vision is of great food, flowers, music, a table with a display of gorgeous dishes, all very colorful and tasty, the refrigerator brimming with even more inviting things to eat… you get it right?

Well, now, as I write this, my list has been reduced to five recipes, all of which I can do with my eyes bandaged. And I'm just hoping for a tidy place. Let's hope things get sunnier these next few days.

How to choose eggplants

Always look for vegetables that are shiny, firm to the touch, don't feel too lightweight when lifted and have a deep color.

This goes for all types of eggplant. I love the most classic ones, the dark purple.

Keep them refrigerated and eat them within 2-3 days of purchasing. 

Cooking the eggplants 

This is a super simple and fast way to cook eggplant. 

• First, you make a mixture with honey, spices, olive oil, and garlic. This will be your marinade and will be brushed on the eggplant a few times during cooking. 
• Second, Keep the skillet over medium heat to the rounds get time to cook inside. You want them in one piece but soft inside. 

Meanwhile, I leave you with a super recipe for spiced eggplants. Super because it's so fast and tasty, you'll probably want to make it often. It's pretty much in the same line as this fennel one, a trend in my kitchen that I don't feel will disappear soon.

My love for eggplant is well documented in this blog, and with honey and spices, it really is my new way of cooking some vegetables. Roasting and caramelizing, those two little, but extremely flavorful words, are changing many of my culinary ideas. 

Other recipes you might like:
Ginger Turmeric Cauliflower
Caramelized Fennel with Goat Cheese
Roasted Pumpkin with Herbs
Orange, Raisins, and Almond Couscous
Swiss Chard Pancakes

Spicy Honey Grilled Eggplants

• Author: Paula Montenegro
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dishes
• Method: Skillet - Grilling
• Cuisine: International

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Description

Different from traditional recipes, these are sweet and spicy rounds of eggplants, sweet from the honey and with a kick from the spices. Very unique and delicious!

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds (700g) eggplant
• 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 3 Tbs honey
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 Tbs fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
• 1 cup natural yogurt (seasoned with salt and pepper, optional  )

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Instructions

1. Slice eggplants in medium thick rounds.
2. Crush or grind coriander and cumin seeds. I do it with a mortar and pestle.
3. Mix oil, garlic, honey, coriander and cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan.
4. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Reserve.
5. Put eggplant slices in a tray; brush both sides with honey spice mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Heat grill or skillet and cook eggplant rounds until golden, about 2 minutes per side. When you turn them brush with any remaining honey mixture and continue cooking.
7. Transfer to a serving platter and add the vinegar evenly over rounds.
8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve at room tº with natural yogurt on the side.

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Notes

Serve it with yogurt for a refreshing alternative.

Keywords: honey eggplant, spicy honey eggplant

Barely adapted from Dolli Irigoyen, via Revista La Nacion

Paula Montenegro

I'm Paula, a baker for more than 30 years and your designated recipe finder, sharing the best ones on this blog, with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.