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Grilled Eggplant

Eggplant halves scored, seared cut side down, then topped with a garlic-parsley oil and finished covered on the grill until the flesh is silky. Everyone fights over the edges.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on12 min
  • Total38 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 clovegarlic, small, finely chopped
  • 1 tbspflat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 3 tbspextra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2large eggplants

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Eggplant (aubergine)
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Parsley

Taste

  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Creamy
  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Grill

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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