Heart-Healthy Grilled Eggplants with Garlic and Herbs

Fire up the grill for these flavorful and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Grilled Eggplants with Garlic and Herbs! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, smoky eggplant slices with the vibrant flavors of fresh rosemary, thyme, and basil, all brought together by a zesty drizzle of lemon juice. Perfect for a light vegan main course or a nutritious side dish, these eggplants are brushed with a savory garlic-infused olive oil mixture before being seared to perfection for a stunning finish full of grill marks and herbaceous aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes and boasting wholesome ingredients like olive oil and fresh herbs, this dish is as simple as it is satisfying. Whether you're firing up an outdoor grill or using a grill pan indoors, these eggplants will bring Mediterranean-inspired goodness to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Eggplants
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 2 tablespoons Basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

Lay the eggplant slices on a clean surface or tray. Lightly sprinkle them with sea salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out any bitterness.

Step 4

Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water to remove the salt, then pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and chopped fresh thyme.

Step 7

Brush each eggplant slice with the herb and garlic olive oil mixture on one side.

Step 8

Place the slices on the preheated grill, oiled side down. Grill for about 7 minutes, until grill marks appear and the eggplant becomes tender.

Step 9

While the first side is grilling, brush the top side of the slices with the remaining herb oil mixture.

Step 10

Flip the eggplant slices and grill for another 5 to 7 minutes until both sides are well-marked and the eggplant is cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the eggplants from the grill and immediately drizzle them with fresh lemon juice.

Step 12

Season with black pepper to taste and garnish with chopped basil leaves.

Step 13

Serve warm or at room temperature as a healthy side dish or a main vegan course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(673.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	436.8

Total Fat 29.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1182.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.1mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1510.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 37.4%