Easy Grilled Eggplant with Tomato and Garlic Parmesan Appetizer

ByMarina Rizhkov Posted onDecember 12, 2020September 16, 2023 Updated onSeptember 16, 2023

How many appetizer servings are in one eggplant?

One eggplant makes 10 appetizer servings for this simple dish. Grilled eggplant with garlic is a great way to enjoy the benefits of this vegetable.

What goes with grilled eggplant?

Fresh tomato slices and a garlic-parmesan mixture! These layered ingredients also make a great side to a Simple Butter Stuffed Chicken Breast.

What are tomatoes good for?

Tomatoes are full of potassium. Around 90% of people in the United States do not eat enough potassium rich foods, and thus results in potassium deficiency. This great recipe with grilled eggplant supports your health in many ways with these ripe tomatoes that are included. Each slice of tomato is beneficial!

How healthy is eggplant?

Eggplants are a low-calorie vegetable, which is great if you are watching your weight, for 1 cup of eggplant is only 20 calories. They are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You won’t regret it when you make this grilled appetizer. There are many delicious ways to prepare eggplant!

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This summer appetizer is the perfect combination of eggplant and tomato!

Hopefully everyone had a great weekend and a wonderful father’s day. My parents were out on vacation this weekend so I couldn’t go over and visit my dad. But I did get to spend some quality time with my favorite people – my husband and kids! Together, we enjoyed a BBQ cookout and I prepared these delicious summer vegetables into one tasty appetizer!

Summer is the season for grilling, and grilled eggplant is one my favorite ways to prepare eggplant. This grilled eggplant with tomato and garlic parmesan recipe is great for summer parties as an appetizer or a side dish. It’s perfect alongside a Chicken and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl as a main course. love recipes that I can make after coming home from the farmer’s market. Fresh slices of eggplant and the juicy tomatoes combine to make a very delicious appetizer from simple ingredients.

If you noticed, this recipe contains only one clove of garlic. Don’t worry, the rich garlicky flavor is not lost. What can a little clove of garlic benefit our bodies? Well, garlic provides us with vitamin B6. This nutrient is important to our bodies because it is essential for protecting our nervous system and keeping our brain healthy. This easy recipe is a great way to enjoy so many benefits!

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What do I need to make this simple recipe?

Fresh eggplant is low in calories and improves heart health. You’ll need one medium eggplant for this recipe.

Fresh tomatoes are a great source of lycopene and vitamin C.

Parmesan cheese contains vitamin A and calcium.

Garlic improves cholesterol levels and fights sickness.

Along with those ingredients, you will need:

olive oil
mayonnaise
salt
pepper
fresh dill (if you’d like to use fresh parsley instead, it makes a good substitution)

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

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Here are some more great recipes to make:

These Quick Homemade Croutons with Herbs go in any classic salad, and on any soup!

This Chopped Thai Salad with Sesame Dressing has a dressing made of pantry staple ingredients!

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.