How to Make Grilled Eggplant Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish. This recipe takes the traditional eggplant parmesan and gives it a smoky, charred flavor by grilling the eggplant slices before assembling the dish. The result is a dish that is both light and hearty, with a satisfying crunch from the grilled eggplant.

For this recipe, we start by slicing the eggplant and grilling it until it's tender and has those beautiful grill marks. Then, we layer the grille...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spoon tomato mixture on a serving platter. Top with eggplant. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 681mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 490mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 514mg