The grilled eggplants are a simple summer side dish.
Super versatile: serve as a side and use in the preparation of numerous dishes.
Quick: grilled eggplants without resting, the perfect version for those with little time and for tender eggplants like freshly picked or sweet varieties.
The eggplant is a vegetable rich in water and fiber.
In season from June to September.
Choose eggplants with a green stem and firm to the touch, with smooth and taut skin without bruises, with a uniform color regardless of the variety shape – long, oval, round – and color – purple, black, white, red, streaked.
Grilling enhances its flavor without weighing it down.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Grill, Griddle, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- eggplants
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- mint (or basil or parsley)
- to taste vinegar
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Grill or griddle
Preparation
Wash the eggplants thoroughly and remove the peel.
Remove the ends.
To slice it stably, place the eggplant on the cut side and slice into rounds or slices of the desired thickness.Season each round or slice with a pinch of salt then stack them so that the salt is evenly distributed.
Let’s proceed with the cooking.
– On a grill pan – grill – ridged griddle
Heat the grill pan – grill – ridged griddle.
Lower the flame.
Place the rounds or slices of eggplants on the hot grill pan – grill – ridged griddle.
Grill, turn, and complete cooking.Transfer the grilled eggplants to a baking dish adding pepper and mint to each layer.
If you prefer, you can replace the mint with basil or parsley.
Prepare an emulsion of vinegar and oil and drizzle it over the slices with a spoon.Plate.
Your grilled eggplants are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
A great versatile side dish also for the preparation of:
– seasoned eggplants;
– gratinated eggplants;
– eggplants alla norma;
– eggplants Parmesan or pizzaiola style;
– eggplant rolls.– Grilled eggplants with salt and resting the perfect version to remove excess water making them more digestible and light.
Storage, tips, and variations
You can store grilled eggplants in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
From the Accu-check diet meter
grilled eggplants
300 g raw eggplants = 150 g cooked eggplants – CHO 7.8 g.Should I always peel the eggplants before grilling them?
The peel is edible and rich in fiber.
If the eggplants are young and fresh, you can grill them with the skin, which becomes soft with cooking.Can grilled eggplants be frozen?
If you used fresh eggplants, yes.
Let the cooked slices cool completely, separate them with parchment paper, and place them in a freezer bag.
