Grilled Whole Aubergine with Harissa Vinaigrette

Ingredients for Grilled Whole Aubergine with Harissa Vinaigrette

• 1 large aubergine (about 675g .)

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon harissa paste

• 1 tablespoon vegan honey

• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

• 4–6 (1"-thick) slices crusty bread, toasted on grill if desired

Prepare a charcoal fire in a grill. Let coals cool to medium heat (coals should be covered with ash and glowing red with no black remaining).

Grill aubergine directly on coals, turning occasionally, until skin is blackened and flesh has collapsed, 15–20 minutes. (Alternatively, grill on the grate of a gas or charcoal grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 20–25 minutes.) Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly.

Carefully remove skin from aubergine, leaving stem intact. Season on all sides with 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let sit on rack until excess water is drained, 20–30 minutes.

Whisk oil, lemon juice, harissa, honey, and remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl to combine.

Using a paring knife, make several slits down length of aubergine on each side. Transfer to a plate and pour dressing over. Top with parsley and serve with bread alongside.

Do Ahead: Aubergine (without parsley) can be dressed 8 hours ahead. Let sit at room temperature up to 4 hours. Chill, if waiting longer, and let sit at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

Disclaimer

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