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5 INGREDIENTSFAST FIX

SPICY GRILLED EGGPLANT

This versatile recipe goes well with pasta or grilled meats. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, it gets more attention than an ordinary side dish.

—GREG FONTENOT THE WOODLANDS, TX



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. MAKES: 10 SERVINGS


2 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1. Brush eggplant slices with oil on both sides. Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Let stand for 5 minutes.

2. Grill the eggplant slices, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender.