Name: Coal-Roasted Eggplants
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small eggplants (about 1 pound total)

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Once you've charred them, you can drizzle these eggplants with your best extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with some coarse salt for a simple side. But they're even better paired with one of the three luscious sauces (Yogurt and Sumac Sauce , Smoky Tomato Sauce , or Lemon-Mint Sauce ) and some grilled flatbread or pita.

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