Grilled Aubergines
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 - 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Suitable For: Vegetarians
Feel like something a little less meaty on your braai? Try our minced, grilled aubergine recipe that’ll even have the non-vegetarians salivating for more! It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s guaranteed to become your favourite braaied vegetable recipe.
Ingredients
2 large aubergines
2 heads of garlic
a handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
150g feta cheese
lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Light your charcoal fire or preheat your gas braai to a medium heat ± 150°C or until you can hold your hand over the braai grid for 3 - 4 seconds. Place the whole aubergines and the unpeeled heads of garlic on the braai.
- Turning occasionally, cook for 35 - 45 minutes, depending on the size of aubergine and temperature of the fire.
- The garlic will be ready first. When the flesh feels soft, remove from the heat. Separate the cloves and squeeze the soft flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork.
- The aubergine is done when soft and collapsing in on itself. Remove from the braai, slice in half and scoop out the flesh without tearing the skins and place to one side.
- Mix and lightly mash the aubergine flesh with the garlic, crumble in feta and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper. Divide your mixture into the aubergine skins. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
