Low Carb Grilled Aubergine with Herb Dressing
Savor the smoky allure of this *Low Carb Grilled Aubergine with Herb Dressing*, a vibrant and health-conscious recipe that’s perfect for summer grilling or any time you crave bold, fresh flavors. Tender, charred aubergine slices are seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper before being expertly grilled to perfection, creating a stunning base for the star of the dish: a zesty herb dressing. This dressing, infused with fresh parsley, basil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic and red pepper flakes, elevates the grilled aubergine to a new level of culinary delight. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this quick and easy recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and low-carb, making it an ideal choice for a light side dish or a standout vegetarian main. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this dish is a delicious and wholesome way to celebrate fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Aubergines (eggplants)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Slice the aubergines into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Brush both sides of the aubergine slices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the aubergine slices on the preheated grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
While the aubergines are grilling, prepare the herb dressing. Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil. Mince the garlic clove.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Once the aubergines are grilled, arrange them on a serving platter.
Drizzle the herb dressing over the grilled aubergines.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb grilled aubergine with herb dressing as a delightful side or a light vegetarian main.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2379 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
