High Protein Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Elevate your vegetarian grilling game with this High Protein Grilled Eggplant with Cheese recipe! Perfectly tender slices of eggplant are infused with a fragrant olive oil blend seasoned with garlic powder, oregano, and basil before being grilled to smoky perfection. Each slice is then topped with a generous layer of gooey low-fat mozzarella and a sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese, creating a satisfying high-protein dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Finished with a touch of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it a standout option for weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings. Serve it as a hearty vegetarian entrée or a flavorful side dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or prepare a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil.
Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with the olive oil mixture.
Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the eggplant is tender.
Once the eggplants are grilled, reduce the heat to low and sprinkle an even amount of mozzarella cheese over each slice.
Cover the grill or use a lid on the grill pan to melt the cheese, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the melted cheese before removing from the grill.
Serve hot as a delicious, high-protein vegetarian entrée or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.8 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 4534 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1048 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2480 mg | 53% | |
*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.
