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Easy Italian Grilled Eggplant Recipe (Melanzane Grigliate)
Easy Italian Grilled Eggplant Recipe (Melanzane Grigliate) - also known as Melanzane alla Griglia. Each tender slice of grilled eggplant is infused with the aromas of garlic, parsley, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil, offering a symphony of flavors that will transport you straight to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 538 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice eggplant into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. You can leave the skin on or peel it off, depending on your preference.
- Mix the olive oil, minced garlic, basil, parsley, salt and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant discs generously with the seasoned olive oil mixture using a good basting brush. Reserve extra seasoning oil to drizzle after the eggplant are grilled.
- Place the eggplant slices directly on the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until they have grill marks, are slightly golden brown, and are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the eggplant slices from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate or platter. Drizzle any remaining seasoned olive oil over the grilled eggplant slices. Garnish with torn basil leaves and, if desired, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve the grilled eggplant as a side dish or as a larger meal. It pairs well with grilled meats, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Enjoy your delicious Italian grilled eggplant (Melanzane alla Griglia)!
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Notes
- You can also add other seasonings or herbs, such as fresh thyme or rosemary to the olive oil mixture to customize the flavor according to your taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
39g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
551mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
358IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.