10+ Grilled Eggplant Recipes to Make ASAP

Updated June 09, 2020

Looking for easy grilled eggplant recipes? You've come to the right place. Whether you need a quick appetizer (you'll love these Aubergines à la Marocaine), a simple side (pair this Grilled Japanese Eggplant, Zucchini, and Onions with a hearty sandwich), or a healthy entree (this Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara was made for Meatless Monday), you'll come back to this collection of grilled eggplant recipes again and again. 

 

 

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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara Recipe

Our Grilled Tomato Marinara and fresh mozzarella take Grilled Eggplant Parmesan over the top.

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Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons

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Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons Recipe

Eggplant is an incredibly versatile vegetable and a good choice for meatless meals. In this cheesy Rollups recipe, eggplant stands in for a delicious substitute for pasta. Eggplants enjoy the same growing conditions as tomatoes, so try growing your own this year.

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Grilled Japanese Eggplant, Zucchini, and Onions

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Grilled Japanese Eggplant, Zucchini, and Onions Recipe

This 3-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier: Just grill the zucchini, eggplant, and onion, then chop the onion and throw it all together.

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Grilled Eggplant and Purple Cauliflower Caponata

Grilled Eggplant and Purple Cauliflower Caponata Recipe

Purple cauliflower is becoming more widely available at farmers markets; white cauliflower would also be delicious here.

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Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

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Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Zucchini Recipe

This basic method for grilled eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini works for other vegetables too, including green onions and halved bell peppers.

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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes

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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Layers of eggplant, melted cheese, and grilled tomatoes stack up for a satisfying meal on meatless Monday (or any night of the week). Serve with crusty grilled bread and a crisp green salad.

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Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa

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Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa Recipe

Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.  

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Grilled Eggplant with Moroccan Spices (Aubergines à la Marocaine)

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Grilled Eggplant with Moroccan Spices (Aubergines à la Marocaine) Recipe

You can paint slices of eggplant with olive oil and grill them over coals for this French-Moroccan salad. The only trick is to cook the eggplant over a gentle fire, so the texture is soft and creamy.

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Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa

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Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe

If you can't find the type of eggplant we used, go for small, slender Japanese eggplants instead.

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Grilled Eggplant with Freekeh Pilaf

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Grilled Eggplant with Freekeh Pilaf Recipe

Pomegranate molasses brings tartness, and the feta adds a salty finish to this hearty side dish. Find the molasses where you buy Middle Eastern ingredients, or substitute balsamic glaze. Freekeh is a whole-grain cracked wheat with a nutty flavor and texture. If you can't find it, bulgur will work as well.

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Grilled Ratatouille Skewers

Grilled Ratatouille Skewers Recipe

Inspired by the flavors of the classic French dish, we turned ratatouille into a pretty and portable meal that is perfect for the summer grilling season. Ratatouille is typically a mix of seasonal vegetables baked in a dish with tomatoes, garlic, and spices—and a great way to use up a garden’s worth of vegetables.

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