Marinated Grilled Eggplant

Simple prep plus simple ingredients equals great food! Serve warm as a side dish or with all your favorite burger fixings.

Step: 1

Sprinkle garlic salt over both sides of eggplant slices; let sit for 30 minutes to release water.

Step: 2

Place eggplant slices in a large dish; drizzle with fish sauce. Add basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil; stir to evenly coat. Marinate for about 15 minutes.

Step: 3

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step: 4

Remove eggplant from marinade and arrange on preheated grill; cook until tender, occasionally basting with marinade, about 5 minutes per side.

Per Serving: 113 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 12.5g; fat 7.1g; sodium 483.5mg.

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