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Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes, and Eggplant

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Grill the vegetables once the chickens have finished cooking. Because the artichokes have been precooked, it takes just a few minutes to finish them on the grill.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

12 baby artichokes, stems trimmed, dark outer leaves removed
12 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise, or 2 medium-size eggplants cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds
4 lemons, halved
Olive oil (for brushing)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook baby artichokes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender when bottom is pierced with sharp knife, about 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Cut artichokes in half through stem; pat dry. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

    Step 2

    Prepare Barbecue ( medium heat). Brush cooked artichokes, Japanese eggplant, and cut side of lemons with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Grill lemons, cut side down, until charred, about 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to platter. Garnish with grilled lemons for squeezing over.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 152 calories
5g fat (1g saturated)
0mg cholesterol
124mg sodium
27g carbohydrates
13g fiber
6g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data
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