Get your grill ready for the big get-together with a recipe that’s perfect for your vegetarian guests. Thick-sliced eggplant is tossed with a mixture of sweet honey, olive oil and coconut flakes then grilled until tender. Serve it as a side with other BBQ favorites, or make it the main dish for a healthier holiday meal.
Coconut Grilled Eggplant
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups of olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt
3 Tbsp. honey
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup of shredded fresh mint
1 Tbsp. coconut flakes
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions
1. Preheat grill to medium heat. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; gently toss to combine. Transfer to the grill; cook for 7 to 8 minutes or until tender.
2. Remove from grill; serve.