Jerk Eggplant Skewers With Mango Chutney
These vegan skewers are marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce and paired with a homemade mango chutney.
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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