Grilled Eggplant

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant.
1/2 cup of olive oil.
1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled & cut in half.
Salt & pepper to taste.

Method:

• Preheat grill to medium heat.

• Wash eggplant, cut into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices, lengthways. Some people prefer to peel their eggplant prior to slicing, this is optional.

• Place in a colander & sprinkle with salt to remove the bitterness. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse well & pat dry with paper towels.

• Rub garlic over both sides of the eggplant slices, brush with olive oil & season well.

• Grill for approximately 15 minutes, turning once.

Notes:

• You can also sprinkle your favourite herbs over the eggplant the same time as you season.

• You can make up a marinade of 1/4 cup olive oil & 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. Brush on just prior to grilling.

• Mix together 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs & 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese. After brushing with olive oil, sprinkle this mix over the eggplant & grill.