Aubergine with Pomegranate Dressing served on an artisan ceramic plate, featuring golden-brown fried aubergine and courgette slices, drizzled with pomegranate molasses dressing, and garnished with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate seeds. The dish is styled on a rustic wooden table with a small bowl of pomegranate seeds, a wooden spoon with extra dressing, and a linen napkin.

Grilled Aubergine & Courgette with Pomegranate Dressing

Smoky grilled vegetables with a sweet and tangy pomegranate dressing. A summer delight!
Portions:4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time:20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Grill pan or barbecue, Mixing bowl, Whisk, Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 Aubergines sliced
  • 2 Courgettes sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Pomegranate Dressing:
  • 100 ml Pomegranate juice
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup or honey vegan option: maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Fresh mint leaves chopped
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat grill pan or barbecue to medium-high heat.
  • Brush aubergine and courgette slices with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill vegetables for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
  • While vegetables are grilling, prepare the dressing.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and minced garlic.
  • Arrange grilled vegetables on a serving platter.
  • Drizzle with pomegranate dressing.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate seeds.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:

Serve with grilled halloumi or feta for a heartier meal.

Wine Advice:

A dry Rosé or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 15 g | Salt: 0.3 g
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Recipe Category Barbecue / Salad / Side Dish / Vegetables
Country Lebanon
Holliday: Summer Gatherings
Season: Summer
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