Moroccan Harissa Rubbed Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese

Name: Moroccan Harissa Rubbed Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 tbsp harissa paste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 large eggplants; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey; Salt and pepper to taste

A flavorful journey to North Africa.

Experience a burst of Moroccan flavors with this harissa rubbed grilled eggplant dish topped with creamy feta cheese.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Harissa Rub

3 tbsp harissa paste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Eggplant

2 large eggplants

sliced into 1/2 inch rounds

2 tbsp olive oil

Topping

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

chopped

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Dressing

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Eggplant

Combine the Harissa Rub

Combine all ingredients for the harissa rub in a bowl.

Brush and Coat Eggplant

Brush each eggplant slice with olive oil, then coat evenly with the harissa rub.

Marinate

Place the slices in a single layer on a tray, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Dressing

Whisk Ingredients

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Avoid over-salting as the feta is quite salty.

Adjust Seasoning

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Set Aside

Set aside for serving.

Use a grill pan indoors if outdoor grilling isn’t an option.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Eggplant

Heat the grill to medium-high and grill eggplant slices for 5 minutes per side or until tender and charred.

Use medium-high heat for grilling.

Preparing the Feta Topping

In a mixing bowl, gently combine feta cheese, chopped mint, and toasted pine nuts.

Assembling the Dish

Arrange grilled eggplant slices on a serving platter and drizzle with dressing.

Plating & Serving