High Protein Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Elevate your vegetarian meals with this mouthwatering High Protein Grilled Eggplant with Cheese recipe, perfect for a health-conscious main course or savory side dish. Featuring tender slices of smoky, grilled eggplant brushed with a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs, this dish is layered with melted low-fat mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a protein-packed twist. Finished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and brightness, this easy 30-minute recipe is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ideal for weeknight dinners, barbecues, or meal prep, this dish beautifully combines bold flavors, a quick cooking technique, and wholesome ingredients to create a vegetarian delight that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or prepare a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Step 4
Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with the olive oil mixture.
Step 5
Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the eggplant is tender.
Step 6
Once the eggplants are grilled, reduce the heat to low and sprinkle an even amount of mozzarella cheese over each slice.
Step 7
Cover the grill or use a lid on the grill pan to melt the cheese, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Sprinkle parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the melted cheese before removing from the grill.
Step 9
Serve hot as a delicious, high-protein vegetarian entrée or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1145.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1054.4 |
| Total Fat 68.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g | |
| Cholesterol 88.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4534.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.0g | |
| Protein 54.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1047.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2479.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories