Whole30 Grilled Eggplant with Cheese

Elevate your grill game with this irresistible Whole30 Grilled Eggplant with Cheese! Perfectly tender eggplant slices are infused with smoky flavor and kissed with a zesty olive oil marinade, featuring garlic powder, lemon juice, and a hint of salt and pepper. Topped with a melty, Whole30-compliant cheese alternative or nutritional yeast flakes, this dish delivers all the cheesy goodness you crave while staying entirely dairy-free and diet-friendly. Fresh basil leaves add a burst of herbal freshness, making every bite vibrant and satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is the ideal healthy side dish or vegetarian entrée, bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Whether you're firing up the barbecue or using a grill pan, this easy recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing, gluten-free, and Whole30-approved delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplant
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup whole30-compliant cheese (such as nutritional yeast flakes or a compliant dairy-free cheese alternative)
• 10 large leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

Step 2

Place the eggplant slices in a single layer on a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt to help draw out excess moisture. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pat the eggplant slices dry with another paper towel.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Step 5

Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Place the eggplant slices on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.

Step 8

After flipping the eggplant slices, sprinkle each slice with the Whole30-compliant cheese alternative.

Step 9

Cover the grill or loosely cover the pan with foil to help the cheese alternative melt slightly, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the eggplant slices from the grill once they are done cooking and the cheese is melted to your liking.

Step 11

Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	895.0

Total Fat 61.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4380.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 31.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.6mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2530.2mg	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: 57.6%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 29.1%