grilled eggplant and zucchini with chili oil

grigliata di melanzane e zucchine


8 servings

Brushing eggplant and zucchini slices with an easy to make chili oil before grilling adds heat and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 fresh hot chili peppers
  • 1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large eggplant (1½ pounds)
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens (4 ounces)
 

Instructions

Seed chili peppers and trim scallions; mince together and transfer to a bowl. Add ½ cup oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir to combine. Marinate, covered and chilled, about 2 hours.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas).

Cut eggplant widthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices. Slice zucchini lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices. Season vegetables with salt, drizzle with the chili-infused oil, and grill until tender, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer vegetables to a platter and arrange mixed greens around and on top. Drizzle with chili oil.

August 2008

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