Meatless Monday: Eggplant Agrodolce

Name: Eggplant Agrodolce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant, washed and sliced in ¼ in slices; 5 tbsp EVOO, divided; ½ tsp salt; ½ c red wine vinegar; ½ tsp red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp ChocZero sugar free honey; toasted pine nuts (in EVOLVE, ADAPT and LIVE) and shredded fresh mint to top

June 12, 2023 Robyn Schmidt

This quick and easy eggplant agrodolce is a great way to get in extra veggies! Agro meaning sour and dolce meaning sweet is the perfect description for this tangy and light dish. Best of all this gluten-free, grain-free vegetarian dish is compliant on all phases!

Eggplant Agrodolce

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Cuisine

Italian

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Easy, light and springy this vegetarian dish is a crowdpleaser, even for those who aren't huge eggplant fans!

Author:

Robyn Schmidt

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, washed and sliced in ¼ in slices
5 tbsp EVOO, divided
½ tsp salt
½ c red wine vinegar
½ tsp red pepper flakes
3 tbsp ChocZero sugar free honey
toasted pine nuts (in EVOLVE, ADAPT and LIVE) and shredded fresh mint to top

Directions

Preheat grill to medium high. Brush eggplant slices with 2 tbsp EVOO and sprinkle with salt
Grill eggplant for 3-4 min each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In a small pot heat 3 tbsp EVOO, ½ c red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp honey and ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil then reduce and allow to simmer 12 min or until reduced to a ½ c
Pour vinaigrette over grilled eggplant and add mint and toasted pine nuts to top.

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