Heart-Healthy Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with our **Heart-Healthy Grilled Eggplant with Cheese** recipe, a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Tender, smoky eggplant slices are brushed with a zesty olive oil and lemon marinade, then grilled to perfection for a deliciously charred taste. Topped with melted low-fat mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil, this dish offers a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this simple yet elegant recipe is ideal for a light dinner or a tasty side dish. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients, it's a flavorful way to make your meals both wholesome and satisfying. Perfect for grill lovers and healthy eating enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 12 halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat your outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You should get approximately six slices per eggplant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt.
Brush the eggplant slices generously with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until tender and grill marks appear.
While the eggplant is grilling, lightly chop the fresh basil leaves and prepare the cherry tomatoes by slicing them in half.
Once the eggplant slices are grilled, transfer them to a baking sheet and sprinkle an even layer of low-fat mozzarella cheese on each slice.
Top each cheese-covered eggplant slice with a few cherry tomato halves.
Place the baking sheet on the grill (away from direct heat) or in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
After removing from the grill or oven, garnish with the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve the grilled eggplant with cheese hot, as a standalone dish or alongside a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2040 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 758 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1693 mg | 36% | |
*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.
