"E" is for "Eggplant" (honey garlic grilled!)

One of the many veggies I have planted in my garden is eggplant. I've made eggplant parmigiana, fried it, grilled it just tossed with some seasonings, even put it in my homemade spaghetti sauce but I wanted to kick it up a notch. And let me tell ya, I have found my favorite way to make eggplant, hands down! In fact, I only made one and the kids scarfed it up so fast I wish I had made more that night for dinner. Next year I am planting more eggplant all because of this recipe. 

Grilled Eggplant

Honey Garlic Grilled Egglant

1 eggplant (2 if using small italian ones)
1 Tbsp of honey
2 Tbsp of olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp aleppo chili *(optional)
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
*aleppo chili is a middle eastern seasoning that isn't spicy but sweet & musky. You can substitute this with smoky paprika or regular or just omit it altogether. I only had regular paprika on hand that I used. But I'd like to try the smoky kind as I think it would go well.

Slice eggplant in 1/2" slices. I left the skin on as it contains a powerful antioxidant nasunin that is good for you. Because of the way it's cooked, I didn't find it to be tough or chewy at all. Lay out paper towels and place your eggplant slices on it and generously sprinkle both sides with salt. This will help the eggplant release a lot of it's moisture so it's not soggy after being cooked as well as removing any bitterness if there is any.

In the meantime, mix all the ingredients above in a bowl. After letting the eggplant sit about 15 min, dry it off. Then dip the eggplant fully in the marinade (or brush both sides with it).

On a preheated grill, take a piece of paper towel with some oil on it and using your tongs brush the grill grates with the oiled paper towel to prevent the eggplant from sticking. (never ever use a spray can of Pam to do this, highly combustible, just saying in case you wondered why I say to use an oiled paper towel.)

Grill over medium heat about 6 minutes or until browned a bit then flip. If you have any leftover marinade, use this to baste the slices. Grill until the other side is browned, watching your heat so you don't burn it.


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8 comments

  1. We just put up a lot of eggplant! i will have to try this out. I can't say that I've ever really eaten eggplant!

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  2. Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe. We just bought some eggplant yesterday and didn't know what we wanted to do with it, besides frying it! I will try it out. Have a great Tuesday Jenn!

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  3. This sounds great. I am harvesting some eggplant soon as well and I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing. I was happy to find your sight through Teach Me Tuesdays.

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  4. Our family loves eggplant...just not sure if we could grow it in our climiate...but definitely work a try for next year.

    Thank you for the recipe.

    Blessings,
    Connie

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  5. Yummmmy, just made these -- DELICIOUS! ! I'm definitely saving this recipe!

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  6. I look forward to trying this! I'm always looking for healthy side options! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Loved this recipe, thanks for sharing it!

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