A simple and flavorful grilled eggplant recipe with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. The eggplant slices are brushed with seasoning, grilled until tender and lightly charred, then finished with a squeeze of lemon for a fresh, smoky side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the seasoned oil.
- Grill the eggplant for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until tender and marked with grill lines.
- Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg