Israeli Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes and Herbs

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal in just 25 minutes with this Israeli Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes and Herbs recipe! Grill up some eggplant slices along with tomato wedges for a flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course!

Cooking Equipment:

Grill or Grill Pan

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Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Israeli, Grilled, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Herbs

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tomatoes, sliced into wedges

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil and cumin.

Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper.

Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill or grill pan and cook for 5 minutes per side until lightly charred and tender.

Add the tomato wedges to the grill or pan and cook for 3 minutes per side until lightly charred and tender.

Serve the grilled eggplant and tomatoes warm with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition:

Calories – 200; Fat – 9g; Carbohydrates – 21g; Protein – 5g; Sodium – 300mg; Cholesterol – 0mg.

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Did You Know?

Pita bread, a round flatbread that is often served with hummus, is a common staple in Mediterranean cuisine.