Nut-Free Grilled Eggplant Slices
Elevate your next meal with this simple yet flavorful Nut-Free Grilled Eggplant Slices recipe, a perfect choice for allergen-friendly dining. Featuring tender rounds of smoky, char-grilled eggplant brushed with a savory blend of olive oil, zesty lemon juice, garlic powder, and aromatic oregano, this dish is as healthy as it is delicious. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and ready in under 30 minutes total, it's ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous touch, these slices pair beautifully with salads, grilled proteins, or as part of a mezze platter. Whether you're looking for a nut-free side dish or a plant-based main course, this easy recipe delivers bold flavors and satisfying texture in every bite. Perfect for summer grilling or any time of year!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by slicing the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You should have about 8 slices from a large eggplant.
Sprinkle each slice with a little salt on both sides and place them in a colander. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture and bitterness.
Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water to remove the excess salt and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the mixture generously over both sides of each eggplant slice.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the eggplant slices on the grill.
Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely charred and tender.
Remove the eggplant slices from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1948 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1573 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.
