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Grilled eggplant on a plate topped with pinenuts
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5 from 16 votes

Grilled Eggplant

Quick and easy grilled eggplant is a delicious and healthy side that takes minutes to make. This vegan side is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats at cookouts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Resting time30 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice eggplant into ¾" thick slices either lengthwise or crosswise.
  • Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet, salt the eggplant on both sides, then apply another clean paper towel on top of the eggplant; let it rest of 30-45 minutes. Then dab the eggplant to remove any excess moisture.
  • Combine the olive oil, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl. Use a brush to spread the olive oil mixture on both sides of the eggplant.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill for 5 minutes on one side without moving. Then flip the eggplant and grill for 3-4 more minutes.
  • Serve with toasted pine nuts, fresh parsley and yogurt, if desired.

Notes

Storage: I recommend serving the grilled eggplant as soon as you make them. However, if you do have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for a couple days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1749mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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