Herb-Stuffed Eggplant with Lime Dip

Name: Herb-Stuffed Eggplant with Lime Dip
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplant; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 1 clove garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil

Roasted eggplant halves filled with fragrant herbs and served with a zesty lime dipping sauce.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 medium eggplant
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 tbsp fresh mint
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp fish sauce
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut eggplants lengthwise into halves and scoop out seeds, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Brush cut sides with olive oil and roast cut-side down for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Finely chop basil, mint, and garlic. Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, coconut milk, and chopped herbs in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Flip eggplant halves and fill with herb mixture. Return to oven for 10 minutes until edges are golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving with lime dip on the side.