I’m going through a bit of a phase.
An eggplant phase.
Yes not the normal sort of phase you might find yourself going through, but its a recent craving that I’ve been more than happy to satisfy.
I suspect it has something do with eggplant’s heartiness. It feels like it adds a bit of bulk to dishes – particularly when you are using it in place of meat, for example.
Take this salad, for instance. So simple to prepare, but quite easily a stand-alone meal (although it would almost certainly work as a tasty side dish too).
I thinly sliced the eggplant, and grilled the slices for 5 minutes or so until soft and golden. Then it was simply a matter of combining the eggplant slices with baby spinach, lentils, capsicum, cucumber and feta – and finishing the dish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
I’d give you a recipe – but there really is no more to it. Just lots of simple, fresh flavours – that come together to make a tasty meal. Not to mention colourful!
I’m a big lover of eggplant too Lisa. This salad looks magnificent.