Italian Grilled Eggplant with Basil and Parsley (Melanzane Grigliate al Basilico

This Italian eggplant recipe is grilled with olive oil, basil, garlic, and parsley for a super easy side dish that can be served as a vegan appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Arrange eggplant slices on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until tender and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 3

Brush eggplant lightly with some of the olive oil on both sides.

Step 4

Stir together remaining olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until combined; set aside.

Step 5

Arrange grilled eggplant on a platter. Brush with olive oil-garlic mixture until eggplant has absorbed oil. Sprinkle with basil and parsley to serve.