Description
Grilled Eggplant is a simple and delicious side dish that highlights the flavors of fresh eggplant with a Mediterranean flair. Perfect for summer grilling or as a healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C).
- Prepare the Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Eggplant: Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Grill the Eggplant: Place the eggplant rounds directly on the grill grates. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the eggplant is tender.
- Serve: Remove from the grill, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving.
- This recipe also works great with a grill pan or indoor electric grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 slices
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
