This sweet-tart pomegranate dressing is delicious on smoky grilled eggplant. You can also try it with grilled squash.
Martha Stewart Living, July 2007
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Yield Makes about 1 quart
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Ingredients
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3 small eggplants (about 2 1/4 pounds) cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
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1 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil
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3 teaspoons coarse salt
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3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/3 cup shredded fresh mint
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Preheat grill to medium-low. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 7 seconds.) Brush eggplant wedges on all sides with 2/3 cup oil, and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
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Place eggplant on grill rack in a single layer. Cover grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 8 minutes total.
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Meanwhile, whisk together molasses, lemon juice, garlic, mint, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and remaining 2/3 cup oil. Add warm eggplant, and toss.
Cook's Note
This recipe calls for pomegranate molasses. You can buy this ingredient from Kalustyan's, 800-352-3451.
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