Grilled Eggplant with Honey Mustard Syrup

Name: Grilled Eggplant with Honey Mustard Syrup Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 lb Eggplant; 2 tbsp Good Olive Oil; 2 - 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; For the Syrup:; 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 1 tbsp Honey; Fresh Thyme, to taste (or other fresh herbs); Additional Items:; Small Bowl; Small Pan

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Eggplant
Good Olive Oil
Fresh Garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

For the Syrup:

Balsamic Vinegar
Honey
Fresh Thyme, to taste (or other fresh herbs)

Additional Items:

• Small Bowl
• Small Pan

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium heat.
Trim the eggplant, then slice lengthwise in half-inch thick strips. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and garlic.
Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with oil/garlic mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place on the grill for about 8 minutes, turning halfway through.
While eggplant grills, mix balsamic vinegar and honey in a small pan and bring to a boil. Let cook down until thick.
Layer the grilled eggplant on a platter and drizzle with the syrup. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.