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Recipe Image Grilled Eggplant & Green Onions with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce

Grilled Eggplant & Green Onions with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce

By Sobeys
Published on September 03, 2024
Grilled Eggplant & Green Onions with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce
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Time and servings

30 minsTotal time
6Servings
15 minsPrep time

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, cut in 1/2-in. (1-cm) thick rounds
  • 2 bunches green onions, ends trimmed
  • 1/2 jar roasted red peppers, roughly chopped 250 mL
  • 1 slice (1 in./2.5 cm thick) country-style loaf, cut in 1-in. (2.5 cm) cubes
  • 1 tomato, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds 125 mL
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp olive oil, divided 125 mL + 15 mL
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 30 mL
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided 7 mL
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 2 mL
  • pinch cayenne (optional)

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In food processor, combine bread, tomato, garlic, roasted red peppers, almonds, 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil, red wine vinegar, 1 tsp (5 mL) of the salt, paprika, and cayenne (if using). Purée until smooth, about 1 min. Place in a bowl and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, mix remaining olive oil and salt. Add eggplant and green onions, turn to coat. Place on grill preheated to medium. Close lid and grill until vegetables are lightly charred and softened, about 3 min. per side or until tender and golden brown.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon reserved sauce over grilled vegetables to serve.