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

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This Italian side dish (aka 'contorno') couldn't be easier! We make this often during the summer, when we have an abundance of basil and parsley growing in our garden. Works well with zucchini, too!

Italian Grilled Eggplant with Basil and Parsley Melanzane Grigliate al Basilico e Prezzemolo

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

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

Ingredients

1 eggplant

sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

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 the olive oil and garlic mixture until eggplant has absorbed the oil. Sprinkle with the chopped basil and parsley and serve.

Nutritional Information

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

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 203.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 8.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 187IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 32.5mcg 8%

Calcium: 18.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 20.9mg 8%

Potassium: 330.3mg 9%

Sodium: 76.3mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 170.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.