Grilled Aubergine with Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 35 minServes: 4
Pairs with
Aubergine's smokiness and romesco's nutty depth want a dry rosé or a light red with Mediterranean feel.
Ingredients
- 4 aubergines, halved and cross-hatched
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Romesco: 2 roasted peppers, 100g roasted almonds, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tomato, 1 tsp smoked paprika, olive oil
- Parsley
- Pomegranate seeds
Method
- 11. Romesco: Blend all ingredients to a rough sauce.
- 22. Brush the aubergines with olive oil, salt.
- 33. Grill cut-side down 5 minutes, flip and grill 5 minutes more.
- 44. Spoon romesco generously. Top with parsley and pomegranate seeds.