Low Sodium Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Savor the smoky, earthy goodness of this *Low Sodium Grilled Eggplant with Cheese*, a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for health-conscious foodies. Tender eggplant slices are brushed with a fragrant blend of olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper before being expertly grilled to perfection, locking in delicious charred flavors. Topped with melted low sodium cheese and garnished with fresh basil leaves, this recipe is a delightful combination of creamy and savory notes with a Mediterranean flair. With just 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, this quick, heart-healthy recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that fits seamlessly into weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. Packed with vibrant flavors and low in sodium, it’s a guilt-free indulgence you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low sodium cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.
Brush each side of the eggplant slices with the olive oil mixture.
Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the grilled eggplant slices.
Close the grill lid and let the cheese melt for about 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove the eggplant from the grill using a spatula.
Garnish the eggplant slices with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve the grilled eggplant hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.9 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 1592 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1818 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2465 mg | 52% | |
*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.
