Grilled Eggplant

Fresh lemon juice is essential to the distinctive flavor of this side dish. Buy several pounds of lemons during peak season. Squeeze the juice and freeze in ice-cube trays. One cube will equal 1 tablespoon juice.

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants

1 tsp salt

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp garlic salt

Directions

1. Preheat grill or broiler. Grease grill rack or broiler pan. Slice eggplants into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

2. Sprinkle salt over eggplant slices. Let sit for 15 minutes; pat dry with paper towels.

3. Meanwhile, combine oil, lemon juice and garlic salt in a small bowl. Brush oil mixture onto both sides of each eggplant slice.

4. Grill eggplant, turning once, until tender, about 2 minutes on each side.