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    Grilled Eggplant

    Low SodiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinVeganVegetarianDiabetes-FriendlyHeart HealthyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeGluten-FreeAmericanDinnerLunchSide
    4 servings (about 5 slices)
    Active time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 15 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories98 cal
    • Total Fat7.3 g
    • Saturated Fat1 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • Sodium148 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total8.3 g
    • Protein1.4 g
    • Phosphorus34 mg
    • Potassium325 mg
    • Fiber3.8 g
    • Calcium13 mg

    Ingredients

    • 2 small or 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4-1 1/2 pounds total), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Description

    Master this simple grilled eggplant recipe and you'll have the foundation for all sorts of healthy summer dishes. Serve the eggplant slices as a side with grilled chicken, fish or meat; add grilled eggplant to a salad; stuff it into sandwiches; chop it and top pizza with it; stir it into pasta dishes or grain bowls—the possibilities are almost endless.

    Directions

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
    2. Toss eggplant with oil in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss again. Grill the eggplant, turning once, until tender and charred in spots, about 4 minutes per side.
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