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Grilled Eggplant

Grilled Eggplant

This Grilled Eggplant recipe is a delicious, healthy side dish that's easy to make and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium eggplants (about 1 lb total)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil or parsley

Equipment

  • grill
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Grilling Instructions
  1. Wash the eggplants thoroughly and pat dry.
  2. Slice the eggplants into ½-inch thick rounds or lengthwise slices.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each slice and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
  5. Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle with balsamic vinegar; garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

For variations, try using different seasoning like smoked paprika or herbed goat cheese. You can also drizzle with tahini for a unique twist.

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