Greek Grilled Aubergine with Rice & Feta Salad Recipe

Greek Grilled Aubergine with Rice & Feta Salad Recipe

Chargrilled aubergines served over a bed of watercress, accompanied by tzatziki and a refreshing salad made with rice, chili, red peppers, lemon, parsley, and feta.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Aubergine

  • 1 whole aubergine
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • 0.5 tub tzatziki
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes

Salad

  • 1 whole bell pepper (red)
  • 0.5 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 35 grams feta cheese
  • 0.5 whole fresh chilli
  • 3 sprig fresh parsley
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 whole lemon
  • 0.5 whole onions
  • 1 packet microwave brown rice
  • 30 grams watercress
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • cut the aubergine into lengthwise slices, score one side of each slice of the aubergine with a criss cross pattern, sprinkle with salt, leave for 10 minutes
  • heat the frying pan with a little oil, peel and chop the onion(s) finely, add to the frying pan, cook till soft, wash and finely chop the chilli, add to the frying pan
  • peel and crush the garlic using the garlic crusher or chop finely, add to the frying pan, warm the precooked rice by following the instructions, add to the frying pan
  • add the oregano to the frying pan, zest the lemon(s), squeeze the lemon(s) . add the lemon zest and juice to the frying pan, taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary
  • remove from the heat, wash and dice the red pepper, wash and finely chop the fresh parsley, Add the red pepper and parsley to the frying pan, mix the ingredients, set a side
  • rinse under cold water, Pat dry with kitchen paper and brush with olive oil, place on a baking tray, grill for 4 to 5 minutes each side
  • sprinkle the aubergine slices with balsamic vinegar, chilli flakes and oregano, season with salt and pepper
  • slice the aubergine diagonally, cut the lemons into wedges
  • place one serving of rice onto a plate, crumble the cheese over the top of the rice, place the watercress on the plate, place the aubergine on top of the watercress
  • serve with the tzatziki and a couple of lemon wedges
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