Description
Tender, smoky grilled eggplant slices seasoned with garlic and herbs. Perfect for summer meals, wraps, or Mediterranean platters.
Ingredients
2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 tsp salt (for sweating)
2 tbsp olive oil (or spray)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Fresh parsley or lemon to garnish
Instructions
Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds and lay on a tray.
Salt both sides and let rest for 30 minutes. Blot dry.
Brush slices with olive oil and season with garlic and herbs.
Heat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
Grill slices for 3–4 minutes per side until tender and charred.
Serve with parsley, lemon, or your favorite dip.
Notes
Use balsamic glaze or BBQ sauce in the final minute for flavor twists.
Use a grill basket for smaller eggplant varieties or oil-free cooking.
Pairs well with couscous, grilled proteins, or Mediterranean dips.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0