Description
This Garlic Parmesan Grilled Eggplant recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for summer grilling. The eggplant slices are seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, then grilled to perfection. A delightful vegetarian option for a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and a bit of olive oil.
- Grill the Eggplant: Place the eggplant slices on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender with grill marks.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the eggplant slices and allow it to melt slightly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the eggplant in olive oil and garlic for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Serve as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 slices
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
