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Jerk Eggplant Skewers With Mango Chutney

These vegan skewers are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce and paired with a homemade mango chutney.
vegan eggplant kabob recipes
  • Makes 4 servings
  • Prep Time 40 minutes, plus one to four hours for marinating
  • Cook Time 12 to 16 minutes

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 tbs. ground allspice
  • 1 tbs. granulated garlic
  • 1 tbs. muscovado sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. ground cloves
  • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeds and ribs removed
  • 2 tbs. lime juice
  • 2 tbs. water

Chutney

  • 3 cups roughly chopped mango (fresh or frozen)
  • ⅓ cup minced red onion, rinsed under cold water
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup muscovado sugar (or brown sugar)
  • ¼ tsp. ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup water

Eggplant Skewers 

  • 2 medium globe eggplants, cut into 1¼-inch cubes
  • 1 ⅔ cups cubed red onions (1 inch)
  • 3 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 20 presoaked wooden skewers

Directions

Prepare the marinade:
STEP 1
Whisk together all ingredients except the peppers, lime juice, and water in a medium bowl.
STEP 2
In a food processor or blender, purée the peppers with the lime juice and water until smooth, and add to the bowl, whisking until smooth.
STEP 3
Add the eggplant cubes and marinate for a minimum of one hour (or up to four hours) in the refrigerator.
Prepare the chutney:
STEP 1
Combine all ingredients except the water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
STEP 2
Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the liquid has evaporated, then add the water and simmer for eight to 10 minutes more until thickened.
STEP 3
Remove from heat and lightly mash any large mango pieces with a fork.
Prepare the skewers:
STEP 1
Alternate the eggplant, onion, and pepper cubes on the skewers. Reserve the marinade left in the bowl.
STEP 2
Grill the skewers for three to four minutes on all sides until golden brown.
STEP 3
Lightly brush with the reserved marinade and cook briefly on each side to seal.
STEP 4
Serve with the mango chutney on the side.

Photography: Terry Brennan; Styling: Betsy Nelson

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Jose Guzman, RDN

Jose Guzman, RDN, is a New Mexico-based dietitian and chef.

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