Spicy Grilled Eggplant

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 26, 2023
This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Spicy Grilled Eggplant Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Directions

  1. Brush eggplant slices with oil. Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 88 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.