Smokey Roasted Eggplants, Peppers and Goat Cheese

Name: Smokey Roasted Eggplants, Peppers and Goat Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Six to eight servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices lengthwise but left attached at the stem; Olive oil; 1 medium red pepper; 1 medium yellow pepper; 4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings; 4 ounces crumbly goat cheese; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

By Joanna Pruess

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 4(13)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six to eight servings

2½pounds Japanese eggplant, cut into ½-inch slices lengthwise but left attached at the stem
Olive oil
1medium red pepper
1medium yellow pepper
4thin slices red onion, separated into rings
4ounces crumbly goat cheese

For the Vinaigrette

2tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Heat your barbecue or broiler until hot. Position the rack about four inches from the heat.
Step 2
Brush the eggplant slices liberally with olive oil on both sides. Place them directly on the grill or under the broiler and cook until the eggplant is tender and lightly browned. Turn once. Watch carefully so they do not burn. Remove and set them aside on paper towels to cool slightly.
Step 3
Place the whole peppers on the hot grill, turning until the skin is completely charred. Place the charred peppers in a brown paper bag and close. Allow the peppers to steam for about 10 minutes. Remove and scrape off the charred skin, seeds and membranes, and slice into one-inch strips.
Step 4
Remove the stems from the eggplant. Arrange the eggplant slices, pepper strips and onion rings in a shallow bowl. Crumble the goat cheese on top.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, thyme, and salt and pepper. Drizzle it over the eggplant mixture. Sprinkle on the parsley and serve either warm or at room temperature. Add extra vinegar if needed.