Whole30 Grilled Eggplant Slices
Elevate your summer grilling game with these Whole30 Grilled Eggplant Slices—an easy, flavorful, and health-conscious dish that's perfect as a side or a vegetarian main course. Tender slices of eggplant are infused with a zesty marinade made from olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then grilled to perfection for a smoky, caramelized finish. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these slices are bursting with bold, savory flavors and fit seamlessly into Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free diets. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is great for weeknight meals, backyard BBQs, or a plant-based addition to any spread. Serve warm and watch these irresistible grilled eggplant slices become the star of your table!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
While the grill heats up, slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You should have between 16-20 slices total.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. This will be your marinade.
Step 4
Place the eggplant slices in a large dish or baking sheet. Brush or drizzle the eggplant slices generously with the marinade on both sides.
Step 5
Grill the eggplant slices for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
Step 6
Remove the eggplant slices from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 7
Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the eggplant slices for garnish before serving.
Step 8
Serve warm as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (986.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 527.0 |
| Total Fat 30.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2332.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.7g | |
| Protein 10.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 114.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2407.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories