Don’t let the name fool you – this dish is super easy to prepare, yet it has a unique combo of flavors, so it’ll feel like a fun new treat! This is going on my short list of standby dinners for sure!
Grilled Eggplant With Pork & Mint Bolognese
Servings 4
Calories 233 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Eggplant (large)
- 1/2 lb Ground pork
- 1 cn Tomatoes (diced, about 2 c)
- 1 c Mint (freshly chopped )
- 1/2 c Onions (diced)
- 3 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 2 c Mushroom (canned)
- 3 tbsp Sea salt
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
Instructions
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Peel the skin off the entire eggplant and cut it into discs that are about 1/4 inch thick.
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Place the eggplant discs into large serving bowl and cover them evenly and liberally with 3 tbsp sea salt. This will remove the bitter flavor that is normally associated with eggplant.
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Set the eggplant aside for 30 minutes to an hour, so that the sea salt can “pull” the bitterness out.
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While the eggplant is in the brine, add coconut oil to a large saucepan and sauté the onions and garlic until they are translucent and fragrant.
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Add the ground pork into the onion and garlic mix and brown it.
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Once the meat is brown, add in the diced onions and mushrooms. Warm them through and turn down the heat to low.
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Add fresh chopped mint to the Bolognese and mix it well.
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By this time, the eggplant should be good. Place it under cold running water and rinse the salt off each disc.
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Using your grill, grill each slice of eggplant for about 5-7 minutes or until it is soft yet firm (similar in texture to a cooked mushroom).
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Once you’ve grilled the eggplant, lay 2-3 discs on each plate and top with pork and mint Bolognese. Then garnish the dish with fresh chopped mint.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Eggplant With Pork & Mint Bolognese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 4341mg189%
Potassium 1218mg35%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 12.4mg15%
Calcium 570mg57%
Iron 11.2mg62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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