Grilled Eggplant Flatbread

In my opinion, June is the most lovely month of the year. The days are long, the weather is generally warm but not uncomfortably hot, and I can spend the entire month grilling my dinner and never tire of it. June is also Dairy Month! I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the fresh, wholesome milk produced on dairy farms across Michigan than with this Grilled Eggplant Flatbread made with a generous helping of creamy Greek yogurt.

This vegetarian meal comes together fast, so you can eat you dinner in a hurry and get right back to your outdoor activities. This is also a great dish for a potluck or backyard party! First, make some quick spiced chickpeas by tossing canned chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, oregano, cinnamon and chili powder. Then, it’s time to head out to the grill! Put slices of eggplant onto the grates and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until they have great grill marks and are nice and tender. Throw some naan bread on right near the end, and get some grill marks on that, too.

Bring everything inside and assemble: spread yogurt over the naan bread, making sure you get yogurt in all the nooks and crannies. Chop the eggplant and arrange that over the yogurt, then pile on the spiced chickpeas, along with a sprinkle of pine nuts and parsley. Cut into wedges and enjoy!

The yogurt used in this recipe was produced by members of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. For more information on UDIM and to find out why Milk Means More, please visit their website and connect with them on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Grilled Eggplant Flatbread

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 medium eggplant, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 package (8.8 ounces / 2 pieces) naan bread (I like the garlic flavor)
• 1-1/2 cups 2% Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

Directions:

1. Preheat grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In small bowl, toss chickpeas, oil, oregano, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon until well combined.
2. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and pepper. Transfer eggplant to grill and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until grill-marked and tender, turning and flipping occasionally. Place naan bread on grill during last minute of eggplant cook time; cook 1 minute or until light grill marks develop.
3. Transfer eggplant to cutting board and chop into 1-inch pieces.
4. Spread yogurt over naan bread. Top with eggplant and chickpeas. Sprinkle with parsley and pine nuts, then cut each naan into quarters. Serve immediately.

Disclosure: As a Milk Means More Ambassador, this post was sponsored by The United Dairy Industry of Michigan. Posts like this help me pay for the costs associated with this blog (groceries … lots of groceries), and help support me as I pursue a career in recipe development and food photography. All opinions are 100% my own.