Smoky Harissa Honey Grilled Aubergine with Lemon Mint Yogurt

Ingredients

• •2 large aubergines (eggplants), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 tablespoons harissa paste
• •1 tablespoon honey
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon lemon zest
• •2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• •Salt, to taste
• •Pepper, to taste
• •Optional garnish: pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, and additional fresh mint

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Brush the aubergine slices on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together harissa paste, honey, and smoked paprika.

4. 4

   Brush one side of each aubergine slice with the harissa honey mixture.

5. 5

   Place the aubergine slices on the grill, harissa side down. Grill for 5-6 minutes until charred.

6. 6

   Brush the top side with the remaining harissa honey mixture, flip, and grill for another 5-6 minutes or until tender and well-marked.

7. 7

   While the aubergine cooks, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped mint, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.

8. 8

   Remove grilled aubergine from heat and serve warm, drizzled with the lemon mint yogurt.

9. 9

   Optionally, garnish with pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, and additional fresh mint.