Charred Eggplant And Tomatoes With Harissa And Mint Recipe

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound fresh tomatoes, large dice (small tomatoes can be halved)
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• Harissa, to taste, plus more for the table
• Lemon juice, to taste
• 1/2 to 2/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaves, loosely packed
• Extra virgin olive oil for garnish

1. Heat a large cast iron skillet on very high heat until it smokes. Add 4 tablespoons oil and wait till it shimmers, then add eggplant. Stir to coat with oil and cook until lightly charred and tender but toothsome, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet to a bowl or plate.
2. Let skillet heat again until smoking, then add remaining two tablespoons oil and let shimmer. Add tomatoes and a fat pinch of salt, stirring occasionally until softened, juicy, and lightly charred. Add garlic, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons harissa (more if you like), and cooked eggplant to skillet. Toss and cook for one minute, then remove skillet from heat.
3. Add lemon juice, mint, and a glug of extra virgin olive oil. Toss, add salt to taste, and serve immediately, with extra harissa at the table.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/08/charred-eggplant-and-tomatoes-with-harissa-mint-recipe.html (may not work)