Grilled Eggplant and Peppers with Basil Pesto

Grilled Eggplant and Peppers with Basil Pesto

thelocalpalate.com

Are you looking for a new recipe for the summer grilling days? This grilled eggplant and peppers makes an amazing side for any backyard day.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Grill
  • Microplane
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Tongs
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups basil
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 12 small eggplants (such as Japanese eggplant)
  • 1 cup olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 baby sweet peppers (or substitute bell peppers or banana peppers)

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