Grilled Eggplant with Sesame Seeds
Smoky grilled eggplant slices topped with a bright lemon-garlic dressing, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh parsley. A simple, healthy side dish that comes together in about 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice the 2 eggplants into 1/2 inch rounds. Sprinkle both sides with the 1/2 tsp salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the eggplant slices with 2 tbsp of the olive oil.
Step 3
Grill the eggplant in batches, without crowding, until charred and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of the 1 lemon, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Season with the 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the warm eggplant. Sprinkle with the 2 tbsp sesame seeds and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- grill pan or large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
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