Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplants (about 12 oz. each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chives

Method

  • Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper and salt. Pulse tomato, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, Creole seasoning, and garlic clove in a food processor until chopped.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high. Brush eggplant with canola oil. Grill 3 minutes. Top with salsa and fresh chives.