Grilled Japanese Eggplant with Fried Chiles & Mint

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Here we grill slender Japanese eggplants and drizzle them with ginger-garlic-chile oil for a flavorful summer side. A squeeze of lime juice adds brightness and acidity.

Adam Dolge

Updated on September 20, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Japanese eggplant with chilis and mint — Photo: Jacob Fox

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

4 medium Japanese eggplants or 2 globe eggplants (1 1/2-2 pounds total)
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 limes, halved
½ teaspoon salt
2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 long red hot pepper or jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high.
Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern. Brush the cut sides with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Grill the eggplants, flipping occasionally, until browned and very tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Grill lime halves, cut-side down, until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer the eggplants and limes to a serving platter; sprinkle the eggplants with salt.
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add serranos, long hot pepper (or jalapeño), ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture brown. Add mint and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Spoon the mixture over the eggplants. Squeeze the grilled limes over them. Garnish with more mint, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184	Calories
14g	Fat
14g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 eggplant halves (or 1 large half)
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 252IU	5%
Vitamin C 27mg	30%
Vitamin E 3mg	18%
Folate 44mcg	11%
Vitamin K 9mcg	8%
Sodium 297mg	13%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 31mg	7%
Potassium 478mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Grilled Japanese Eggplant with Fried Chiles & Mint

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