Whole30 Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Elevate your grilled veggie game with this Whole30 Grilled Eggplant with Cheese recipe—a mouthwatering dish that's as healthy as it is satisfying! Featuring tender, smoky slices of eggplant brushed with a zesty olive oil marinade and topped with a melty Whole30-compliant cheese alternative, this recipe is perfect for summer grilling or year-round grilling enthusiasts. With hints of garlic and a bright touch of lemon juice, these eggplant rounds are bursting with bold flavors and finished with fresh basil for a touch of herbaceous freshness. Whether you're following the Whole30 program or just searching for a delicious dairy-free side dish, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup whole30-compliant cheese (such as nutritional yeast flakes or a compliant dairy-free cheese alternative)
- 10 large leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the eggplants and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Place the eggplant slices in a single layer on a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt to help draw out excess moisture. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
Pat the eggplant slices dry with another paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the eggplant slices on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
After flipping the eggplant slices, sprinkle each slice with the Whole30-compliant cheese alternative.
Cover the grill or loosely cover the pan with foil to help the cheese alternative melt slightly, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the eggplant slices from the grill once they are done cooking and the cheese is melted to your liking.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 849 mg | 18% | |
*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.
