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Moroccan Harissa Rubbed Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese

Name: Moroccan Harissa Rubbed Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
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, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey; Salt and pepper to taste

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

4.7(317 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·February 1, 2026

Moroccan Harissa Rubbed Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Harissa Rub

Eggplant

Topping

Dressing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 7.6 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Fat: 36 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1519 kcal
Protein: 30.3 g
Carbs: 46 g
Fat: 143.7 g
Fiber: 17.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 tbsp harissa paste	45	0	3	3	1
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.4
1 tsp ground coriander	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.5
1/2 tsp smoked paprika	3	0.2	1	0.1	0.2
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 large eggplants sliced into 1/2 inch rounds	80	4	20	0.6	12
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 cup crumbled feta cheese	400	21	6	33	0
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped	4	0.4	1	0.1	0.4
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts	220	4	4	22	3
Juice of 1 lemon	12	0.2	4	0.1	0.2
2 tbsp olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 tsp honey	21	0	5	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Eggplant

1
Combine the Harissa Rub
Combine all ingredients for the harissa rub in a bowl.
2
Brush and Coat Eggplant
Brush each eggplant slice with olive oil, then coat evenly with the harissa rub.
3
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

1
Whisk Ingredients
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Tip: Avoid over-salting as the feta is quite salty.
2
Adjust Seasoning
Adjust seasoning to taste.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for serving.
Tip: Use a grill pan indoors if outdoor grilling isn’t an option.

How to Make Moroccan Harissa Rubbed Grilled Eggplant with Feta Cheese

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Eggplant
Heat the grill to medium-high and grill eggplant slices for 5 minutes per side or until tender and charred.
2
Preparing the Feta Topping
In a mixing bowl, gently combine feta cheese, chopped mint, and toasted pine nuts.
3
Assembling the Dish
Arrange grilled eggplant slices on a serving platter and drizzle with dressing.