Hoisin-Glazed Eggplant

When I saw this recipe I couldn't wait to make it.  I don't think I would have every thought to combine hoisin and eggplant on my own but once I saw it, I could imagine how well these flavours would combine!  I also liked that it was a simple, straight forward recipe that didn't take much prep work or time to cook.  Once they were done we were quick to enjoy them and there is a bit of a disagreement over who gets to have the leftovers tomorrow.
Next time I do this I think I may try it with some other vegetables, like zucchini, peppers and mushrooms.  I will try to remember to let you know how those turn out.

Hoisin-Glazed Eggplant

1/4 hoisin sauce

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large eggplant (cut into 1inch slices lenghth wise)

1. Heat up the BBQ or a grill to medium heat.
2. Whisk together hoisin sauce and 1 tbsp oil.
3. Score the eggplant on both sides with a criss-cross pattern and brush with remaining oil.
4. Grill the eggplant until it is charred and tender on both sides (about 4-7 minutes a side).
5. Brush each side with hoisin mixture.  Grill each side again to form a glaze (1 minute).

***If you don't have any store bought hoisin sauce try this recipe but do not add the oil in step 2.