Vegan Grilled Eggplant Slices
Elevate your plant-based grilling game with these flavorful Vegan Grilled Eggplant Slices! Perfectly tender with a subtle char, these eggplant rounds are brushed with a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and fragrant dried herbs like oregano and thyme. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or as a versatile side dish. Whether served warm alongside your favorite vegan mains or layered into sandwiches and salads, these smoky, herb-infused slices are sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite. Plus, they’re gluten-free, healthy, and unbelievably delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized eggplants
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Lay them out on a cutting board or baking sheet.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Brush the eggplant slices generously on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Once the grill is hot, place the eggplant slices on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks form and the slices are tender.
Step 6
Remove from heat and allow the grilled eggplant slices to rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 7
Serve warm as a side dish or incorporate into your favorite salad or sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (668.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 527.0 |
| Total Fat 43.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1198.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.2g | |
| Protein 6.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 95.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1449.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories