Ingredients:

  • 1 large (1 lb / 450g) globe eggplant
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt
  • ½ tsp (3g) cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
  • ½ tsp (1g) smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Slice the eggplant into rounds exactly 1/2 inch thick.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the eggplant rounds with 3 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let them sit for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Place the eggplant slices directly on the grates and grill for 3–5 minutes per side until mahogany-colored grill marks appear and slices are tender.
  5. While the eggplant is hot off the grill, immediately brush them with the Zesty Garlic Glaze (mixture of 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, and lemon juice).