Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant
Spicy Jamaican jerk spiced grilled eggplant! Incredibly flavorful, and the perfect vegi side dish!
Ingredients
For the eggplant
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp agave nectar
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for grilling
- 3 stalks green onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium habanero sliced thin-seeds removed
- 1 large eggplants
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup Grumpy spicy BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 stalk green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1. In a small mixing bowl, mix together Grumpy Jerk seasoning, garlic, ginger,lime juice, Agave, olive oil, green onions or scallions, soy sauce and habanero pepper.2. Taste and adjust flavor as needed with salt and pepper3. Slice eggplant vertically(lengthwise) into 1/2-inch-thick “steaks” and generously brush both sides with the marinade.4. Heat up a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil / grease to discourage the eggplant from sticking. Once hot, add eggplant and grill on both sides until golden brown and grill marks are present – about 3-5 minutes each side.5. In the meantime, prepare sauce with listed ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. 6. Serve grilled eggplant as is or over rice, and drizzle sauce and garnish with fresh herbs,such as parsley or green onion. Best when fresh!