How to Grill Eggplant Recipe
Tender, flavor bursting grilled eggplant is easy make with just a little bit of love.
How to Make the Best How to Grill Eggplant
Grilled eggplant is a delicious and versatile side dish that brings out the best in this often-misunderstood vegetable. When prepared correctly with proper salting and grilling technique, eggplant becomes tender and flavorful, absorbing just the right amount of smoky char while maintaining its natural sweetness.
The key to perfect grilled eggplant is removing the excess moisture beforehand by salting and weighing down the slices. This step, while it takes time, ensures your grilled eggplant won’t be soggy or bitter. The result is tender, flavor-bursting slices that are easy to make with just a little bit of love and care.
This versatile side dish pairs beautifully with any grilled meal and works wonderfully as part of a vegetable platter or antipasto spread. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a summer barbecue or simply want to enjoy fresh grilled vegetables, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right from your backyard grill.
How to Grill Eggplant
Tender, flavor bursting grilled eggplant is easy make with just a little bit of love.
Ingredients
Grilled Eggplant
Instructions
Preparation
- Remove each end of the eggplant. Remove the skin with a vegetable peeler.
- Slice the eggplant lengthwise in ¼" to ½" slices.
- Line a large cutting board or cookie sheet with paper or kitchen towels. Arrange eggplant in a single layer and sprinkle with salt.
- Add another layer of paper or linen towels and repeat the process. Repeat this step again if there is additional eggplant. Top the final layer of eggplant with another towel.
- Place another cutting board or cookie sheet on top of the last layer and weigh it down using weights or heavy cans. Let sit for 30 minutes minimum to 2 hours or even overnight.
Grilling
- Heat the grill on medium heat (about 300-400°F). Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil and season with cracked pepper or any seasoning you desire.
- Grill eggplant slices 5 to 7 minutes each side.
Notes
- Salting the eggplant helps remove excess moisture and prevents it from absorbing too much oil during grilling.
- You can add other seasonings like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.