Mediterranean Diet Grilled Aubergine with Herb Dressing
Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired cooking with this Grilled Aubergine with Herb Dressing recipe, a perfect blend of smoky, char-grilled flavors paired with a vibrant herbaceous topping. Featuring juicy aubergine slices brushed with golden olive oil and grilled to perfection, this dish is crowned with a zesty dressing made from fresh basil, parsley, oregano, and a hint of lemon juice. A sprinkle of toasted pine nuts adds a delightful crunch, making it a standout side or meatless main. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a celebration of the Mediterranean diet—wholesome, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients. Serve alongside crusty whole-grain bread or fluffy quinoa for a meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines (eggplants)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Slice the aubergines into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Brush each side with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Place the aubergine slices on the grill. Cook each side for about 4-5 minutes until they are golden and have grill marks.
While the aubergines are grilling, prepare the herb dressing. In a food processor, combine fresh basil, parsley, oregano, garlic cloves, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Once the aubergines are grilled, arrange them on a serving platter.
Drizzle the herb dressing generously over the grilled aubergine slices.
Toast the pine nuts in a small dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the dressed aubergines.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a main dish with a side of whole grain bread or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2786 mg | 59% | |
*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.
