Description
Savor the essence of summer with grilled eggplant—tender, smoky slices that are both versatile and irresistible. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for summer gatherings, offering a delightful combination of flavors enhanced by olive oil and fresh herbs. Ideal as a side or main course, grilled eggplant is sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb), sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice the eggplant into ½-inch rounds and place in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.
- Grill the slices for 4-5 minutes on each side until tender and marked.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg