Low Fat Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Elevate your weeknight meals with this easy and satisfying recipe for Low Fat Grilled Eggplant with Cheese—a perfect blend of smoky grilled flavors and creamy goodness. This dish features tender, flame-kissed eggplant slices brushed with a tantalizing garlic-infused olive oil mixture, then topped with melted low-fat mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this light and healthy recipe is ideal for busy schedules without sacrificing taste. Whether you're seeking a guilt-free appetizer, a vegetarian entrée, or a flavorful side dish, this grilled eggplant recipe delivers with its simplicity and wholesome ingredients. Keywords: healthy grilled eggplant recipe, low fat vegetarian dish, easy mozzarella eggplant bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Eggplant
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Pepper
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).
Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together.
Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with the olive oil mixture.
Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill. Grill each side for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender and grill marks form.
Preheat the oven broiler.
Transfer the grilled eggplant to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over each slice.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your healthy and low-fat grilled eggplant with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2780 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1509 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.
