Grilled Aubergine Steak with Lemon Olive Oil and Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients

Aubergine Steaks
  • 16 Basil leaves
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 2 medium aubergines, cut into 16 x 2 cm thick rounds
  • Salt and freshly milled pepper
  • 200gms fresh mozzarella cut into 8 slices
  • 4 vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves
Dressing
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 150mls extra virgin olive oil
  • 30mls balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons shallot or red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives, snipped

Method

  1. Lay out 8 slices of aubergine on your work surface and season.

  2. Brush each one with olive oil and top with a basil leaf.

  3. Lay a slice of mozzarella on top of the basil and 2 slices of tomato on top of that and season again.

  4. Place a basil leaf on top, then the remaining slice of aubergine.

  5. Press the sandwiches firmly together.

  6. Brush with olive oil and season once more and sprinkle over marjoram leaves.

  7. Cook on a pre-heated bbq until golden brown (4 to 5 minute each side).

  8. Splash over a little dressing and sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Notes

Makes 8 Steaks.

Original recipe on RNZ