# @wooden_penny on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DLDuaNruDkz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62177706-wooden-penny-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-06-18T22:12:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Wooden Penny (@wooden_penny) — https://gondola.cc/wooden_penny

## Caption

Grilled eggplant with mascarpone cream and spicy lemon honey vinaigrette 🍆🍋

This one is a serious contender for side dish of the summer ☀️

INGREDIENTS:

Spicy Lemon Honey Vinaigrette:
Grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
¼ cup (60 mL) honey
2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 mL) chopped thyme
1 teaspoon (5 mL) minced serrano chili
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper 

Mascarpone Cream:
½ cup (125 mL) mascarpone cheese
¼ cup (60 mL) whole milk
¼ teaspoon (1 mL) kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon (0.5 mL) cracked black pepper

Spicy Panko Crumbs:
2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup (125 mL) panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon (5 mL) minced serrano chili
1 teaspoon (5 mL) minced garlic
½ cup (125 mL) finely grated Parmesan cheese

Grilled Eggplant:
¼ cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Italian eggplant, sliced into
¼-inch (5 mm) rounds
2 graffiti eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch
(5 mm) rounds
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Small basil leaves

HOW TO MAKE IT:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, honey, oil, thyme and chili until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together mascarpone, milk, salt and pepper until blended.

3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add panko, chili and garlic and cook until crumbs are golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

4. Transfer panko mixture to a plate and let cool to room temperature. Add Parmesan and toss to combine.

5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush oil over both sides of eggplant slices. Season lightly with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side.

6. To serve, fan eggplant slices on a large platter. Drizzle with Spicy Lemon Honey Vinaigrette and Mascarpone Cream. Sprinkle with Spicy Panko Crumbs, garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately

For more inspiration check out our “Farm to Chef” cook book by Lynn Crawford in store ✨

#muskoka #shoplocal #madeinontario #mealinspiration #eggplantrecipes #dinneridea

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| christina nadalin | @christinanadalin | https://gondola.cc/christinanadalin | Social Media Manager |

## Tags

shoplocal, muskoka, mealinspiration, madeinontario, eggplantrecipes, dinneridea

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