Italian Grilled Eggplant

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This grilled eggplant side dish couldn't be easier! We make this often during the summer when we have an abundance of basil and parsley growing in our garden. You can serve this dish warm or at room temperature.

Submitted by Kim's Cooking Now
Updated on July 26, 2024
grilled eggplant slices garnished with chopped garlic, basil, and parsley on a white serving platter garnished with a fresh basil sprig
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 eggplant, sliced into ½-inch rounds

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Brush eggplant lightly with some of the olive oil on both sides.

  3. Stir together remaining olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until combined; set aside.

  4. Arrange eggplant slices on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until tender and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

  5. Arrange grilled eggplant on a platter. Brush with olive oil-garlic mixture until eggplant has absorbed oil. Sprinkle with basil and parsley to serve.

    closeup of thin slices of grilled eggplant garnished with chopped basil and parsley on a serving plate

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Cook’s Note

This recipe also works well with zucchini. Leftovers taste great on a panini! 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204 Calories
19g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 330mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.