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Smoky Grilled Eggplant

A delicious and healthy grilled eggplant dish infused with smoky flavors, perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 2 medium eggplants sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Slice the eggplants into 1/2 inch rounds and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
Make the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Marinate the Eggplant
  1. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry. Brush the marinade on both sides of each slice.
Grill the Eggplant
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until they are tender and have grill marks.
Serve
  1. Remove the eggplant from the grill, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade for some heat.