Description
Elevate your summer grilling with this delicious grilled eggplant recipe. This dish transforms the often-overlooked eggplant into a smoky, creamy treat that’s perfect for barbecues or as a healthy side. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a versatile vegetarian option that pairs beautifully with various meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized eggplants (about 1 lb total)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional), such as parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Sprinkle salt over the slices and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture and bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of each eggplant slice generously with the marinade.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender and marked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg