Keto Grilled Eggplant with Garlic Butter Recipe
Grilled eggplant with garlic butter is an easy low carb recipe full of flavor. It’s buttery, garlicky, and melts in your mouth. Great as a keto side dish or a light meal on its own.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes salting time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish or Light Meal
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
For the Eggplant:
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2 medium eggplants
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2 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Garlic Butter:
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4 tbsp butter, softened
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Slice eggplants into ½ inch rounds.
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Sprinkle salt on both sides and let them sit for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides. Season with pepper.
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Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and soft inside.
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While grilling, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
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Once eggplant is off the grill, spread garlic butter on hot slices.
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Serve warm.
Notes
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Salt helps draw out bitterness and moisture from the eggplant.
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Use real butter for best flavor.
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Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
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Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in oven or pan, not microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 Sugar: 2g Sodium: 180mg Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 5g Unsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 5g Fiber: 2g Protein: 1g Cholesterol: 15mg