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Ingredients
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1 eggplant, sliced into ½-inch rounds
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Brush eggplant lightly with some of the olive oil on both sides.
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Stir together remaining olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until combined; set aside.
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Arrange eggplant slices on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until tender and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Arrange grilled eggplant on a platter. Brush with olive oil-garlic mixture until eggplant has absorbed oil. Sprinkle with basil and parsley to serve.
Cook’s Note
This recipe also works well with zucchini. Leftovers taste great on a panini!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
204 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 204 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Sodium 76mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 19mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 330mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.