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

Eggplant is grilled with basil and parsley for this super easy Italian side dish! You can also serve this as a vegan appetizer. Works with zucchini as well.

• 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

Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil on both sides. Stir together remaining olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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