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 three sons.
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.
How healthy is eggplant? Eggplants are a low-calorie vegetable, which is great if you are watching your weight, for 1 cup of eggplants it’s only 20 calories. They are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. You wont regret it when you make this and eat the yummy eggplant.
What benefits do tomatoes contain? 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.
If you noticed, this recipe contains only one clove of garlic. 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. Easy recipe and so many benefits!
What do I need to make this simple recipe?
Eggplant is low in calories and improves heart health.
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
Steps
Warm up the grill.
In a bowl, toss sliced eggplant with 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and a small pinch of salt.
Place eggplant slices on heated grill. Grill each side of the slices for 4 minutes, or until eggplant begins to soften.
In a small bowl combine, combine grated parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
Place a slice of tomato on each grilled eggplant, and then a teaspoon of garlic-parmesan mix and garnish with fresh dill.
Easy Grilled Eggplant with Tomato and Garlic Parmesan Appetizer Yum
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
Warm up the grill.
In a bowl, toss sliced eggplant with 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and a small pinch of salt.
Place eggplant slices on heated grill. Grill each side of the slices for 4 minutes, or until eggplant begins to soften.
In a small bowl combine, combine grated parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
Place a slice of tomato on each grilled eggplant, and then a teaspoon of garlic-parmesan mix and garnish with fresh dill.
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