06/07/2026
Fire Eggplant Kabobs. One of my favourite summer BBQ recipes.
Smoky eggplant wrapped around juicy Persian-spiced beef, grilled until charred and finished with fresh herbs and lemon.
Relax this summer, take it easy!
Because food doesn’t need more rules. It needs more joy.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 large eggplant, sliced into thin ribbons
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt + pepper
• Wooden or metal skewers
DIRECTIONS
1. Slice eggplant lengthwise into thin ribbons.
2. In a bowl, mix beef, garlic, herbs, turmeric, sumac, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a small amount of beef mixture at one end of each eggplant ribbon and roll tightly.
4. Thread rolls onto skewers.
5. Brush lightly with olive oil and grill over medium/ high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until beef is cooked through and eggplant is charred and tender.
6. Finish with fresh lemon and extra herbs.
I always finish with mint!
