Grilled Jamaican Jerk Eggplant
Ingredients
The eggplant and marinade
-
1
large
eggplant
-
1
tsp
ground cinnamon
-
1
Tbsp
ground coriander
-
¼
tsp
allspice
-
¼
tsp
cayenne pepper
-
½
tsp
sea salt
-
½
tsp
black pepper
-
2
Tbsp
fresh thyme
-
4
cloves
garlic, minced
-
1
Tbsp
fresh grated ginger
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3
Tbsp
lime juice
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¼
cup
tamari or coconut aminos
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2-3
Tbsp
coconut sugar or maple syrup
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2
Tbsp
melted coconut oil
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3
stalks
green onions or scallions, thinly sliced
-
1
medium
serrano or habanero pepper, thinly sliced
Optional sauce
-
¼
cup
vegan BBQ sauce
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1
Tbsp
lime juice
-
1
Tbsp
grape seed or olive oil
-
1
Tbsp
coconut sugar or maple syrup
-
1
tsp
fresh grated ginger
-
1
pinch
sea salt
-
1
pinch
black pepper
-
1
stalk
green onion, thinly sliced
-
1
pinch
cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Slice the eggplant into ½-inch thick steaks and brush both sides with the marinade.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Grill the eggplant for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the optional sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve the grilled eggplant as is, over rice or cauliflower rice, with the optional sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8 steaks
Calories
73
Total fat
3.9g
Total carbohydrates
9.4g
Total protein
1.9g
Sodium
660mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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