Grilled Eggplant
Grilled eggplant is a simple and healthy dish that highlights the vegetable’s smoky flavor and creamy texture. With just a few ingredients and a hot grill, this versatile recipe works as a side dish, appetizer, or vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants (globe or Italian variety), sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or balsamic vinegar (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Slice eggplants into ½-inch thick rounds and place on a tray.
- Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- Place eggplant slices on the hot grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until grill marks form and the eggplant is tender.
- Transfer the grilled eggplant to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, and garnish with chopped herbs if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the eggplant slices in olive oil, vinegar, and herbs for 15–30 minutes before grilling.Use a nonstick grill pan if avoiding oil.Salt slices before grilling to reduce bitterness and draw out moisture.Enjoy grilled eggplant cold in salads or sandwiches.Try variations like tahini sauce, cheese toppings, or soy-sesame glaze for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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