Broiled Eggplant with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Broiled Eggplant with Cilantro Vinaigrette
60 min.
50
16kcal

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If you're looking for a deliciously healthy dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion, look no further than our Broiled Eggplant with Cilantro Vinaigrette. This vibrant appetizer is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an inclusive choice for your gatherings. With a mere 16 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while treating your guests to a delectable taste experience.

The star of this recipe, the small eggplants, take on a delightful char and tenderness when broiled, providing a perfect base for the zesty cilantro vinaigrette. The vinaigrette, with its fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of cayenne, adds a refreshing brightness that elevates the dish to new heights. With just a little preparation time and a few simple ingredients, you can have this elegant dish ready to impress in less than an hour.

Not only is this dish a fantastic starter or antipasto, but it also makes for a great snack or light meal option. Perfect to serve at parties, picnics, or even as a weekday treat, this Broiled Eggplant with Cilantro Vinaigrette will have everyone coming back for more. Prepare it in advance and enjoy the flavors that develop, making it a perfectly convenient choice for your next gathering.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • teaspoons cumin seeds toasted
  • ounces eggplant 
  • cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • cup parsley fresh
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.8 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.8 cups olive oil 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • broiler
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Halve eggplants lengthwise.
  3. Brush cut sides with 1/4 cup oil and season with salt. Arrange as many eggplants, cut sides up, as will fit in 1 layer on rack of a broiler pan and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn oven setting to 450°F. and move pan to middle of oven. Roast until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplants.
  4. Blend remaining 1 1/2 cups oil and remaining ingredients in a blender until emulsified.
  5. Serve eggplants at room temperature, drizzled with vinaigrette.
  6. small (4-oz.) eggplants
  7. tablespoons olive oil
  8. /2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
  9. /4 cup fresh cilantro
  10. /4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  11. garlic clove
  12. /4 teaspoon salt
  13. /8 teaspoon cayenne
  14. tablespoons lemon juice
  15. ·Eggplants may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.·You can make the vinaigrette without lemon juice 8 hours ahead (with lemon juice, only 1 hour ahead) and chill it, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories16kcal
Protein2.6%
Fat83.18%
Carbs14.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.22
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5452173812234%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
1.94mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.53mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
2.59mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:15.97kcal
0.8%
Fat:1.56g
2.4%
Saturated Fat:0.21g
1.34%
Carbohydrates:0.6g
0.2%
Net Carbohydrates:0.45g
0.16%
Sugar:0.19g
0.21%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:47.62mg
2.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.11g
0.22%
Vitamin K:21.69µg
20.65%
Vitamin C:3.24mg
3.93%
Vitamin A:132.78IU
2.66%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.71%
Source:Epicurious