Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) eggplants

sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

7 tablespoons extra virgin-olive oil

divided

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

divided

1 shallot

halved

2 (10 ounce) baskets cherry tomatoes

skewers

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 cloves garlic

halved

½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes

1 pound fresh mozzarella

cut into thin slices

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

6 sprigs fresh basil

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place eggplant in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons olive oil lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and let marinade for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Thread shallot and tomatoes onto skewers and brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them. Grill for 4 minutes. Flip and grill 4 minutes more.

Step 4

Transfer grilled tomatoes and shallot to a blender. Add vinegar garlic crushed chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until blended but still chunky. Set aside.

Step 5

Grill eggplant slices for 5 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt over them. Top each with a slice of mozzarella and grill until cheese begins to melt about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Spoon tomato mixture on a serving platter. Top with eggplant. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 310.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.6g 33%

Carbohydrates: 13.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 21.9g 34%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 38mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1077.6IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 20.1mg 34%

Folate: 46.5mcg 12%

Calcium: 490.1mg 49%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 41.9mg 15%

Potassium: 514.4mg 14%

Sodium: 680.9mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 197

*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.