Vegan Grilled Eggplant Slices
Savor the smoky, earthy flavors of Vegan Grilled Eggplant Slices, a quick and healthy dish that's perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight meals. These tender rounds of eggplant are brushed with a vibrant marinade of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic dried herbs like oregano and thyme, creating a beautifully caramelized exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe pairs wonderfully with salads, wraps, or Mediterranean-inspired spreads like hummus. Whether served as a hearty side dish or a plant-based centerpiece, these smoky grilled slices are packed with flavor and free of dairy or meat, making them ideal for vegan and gluten-free diets. Perfect for barbecue lovers and veggie seekers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized eggplants
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Lay them out on a cutting board or baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the eggplant slices generously on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once the grill is hot, place the eggplant slices on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks form and the slices are tender.
Remove from heat and allow the grilled eggplant slices to rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve warm as a side dish or incorporate into your favorite salad or sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
