Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Transform your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe! Perfectly tender eggplant slices, kissed with smoky grill marks, serve as the ideal canvas for a rich and zesty sauce made from creamy peanut butter, tangy soy sauce, and a kick of sriracha. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 25 minutes, is elevated with the aromatic flair of fresh garlic and ginger, and garnished with crunchy roasted peanuts and vibrant cilantro for a stunning presentation. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or searching for a satisfying plant-based entrée, this recipe offers a delicious balance of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors. Serve it as a main or side dish, and watch it become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplant
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
Instructions
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the eggplant slices for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have visible grill marks. Remove from heat and set aside.
To make the spicy peanut sauce, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha, and water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
Arrange the grilled eggplant slices on a serving platter.
Drizzle the spicy peanut sauce generously over the eggplant slices.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts for added flavor and texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.3 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4982 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3351 mg | 71% | |
*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.
