Ingredients
1 large eggplant (about 500g), sliced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 oz fresh burrata cheese
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C)
Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
Grill eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and deeply charred
Arrange grilled slices on a serving platter in a staggered pattern
Top each eggplant slice with a portion of cold burrata, gently tearing it apart
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, mint, and oregano
Finely grate lemon zest over the platter and drizzle with remaining olive oil
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and grind black pepper fresh over the dish
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side
Notes
For indoor cooking, use a grill pan or stove-top grill over medium-high heat
Fresh burrata is best for maximum creaminess and authenticity
Let burrata sit at room temperature 20 minutes before serving for optimal texture
Optional halal certification check for commercial burrata
Can substitute burrata with halal fresh buffalo mozzarella if preferred
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Halal (alcohol-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (platter portion)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg