Keto Grilled Eggplants with Garlic and Herbs
Elevate your next keto-friendly meal with these irresistible Grilled Eggplants with Garlic and Herbs. Perfectly charred eggplant rounds are infused with a fragrant marinade of olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic, creating a savory depth of flavor that’s hard to resist. Enhanced with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between smoky and zesty. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and nutritious dish is gluten-free, low-carb, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Serve it as a flavorful side or light main course, and don’t forget to garnish with extra fresh herbs for that final touch of elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplants
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set them aside.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices generously with the garlic and herb marinade.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the eggplants are tender.
Remove the grilled eggplants from the heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2380 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1505 mg | 32% | |
*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.
