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Grilled Eggplant
Simply dressed with salt, pepper, and olive oil, this grilled eggplant recipe is the easiest and freshest side dish or a delicious meat substitute.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick slices. Line two large sheet trays with paper towels and lay the slices on top in a single layer. Season with the salt all over both sides of the eggplant. Set aside for ⏱️ 30 minutes, then pat each slice dry with a paper towel.
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2
Brush both sides of the eggplant with oil and sprinkle with pepper.
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3
For the grill: Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to medium-high heat (400-425°F), with the flames or coals spread evenly under the whole grill. Place the eggplant on the grill over direct heat. Grill until grill marks form and the eggplant is tender, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes per side.
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4
Alternatively cook in a grill pan: Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the eggplant in a single layer. Grill until the eggplant is tender and grill marks form, about ⏱️ 5 minutes per side.
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5
Transfer the eggplant to a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with marinara sauce, if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
123 Calories
fat Content
9 g
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
510 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
5 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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