Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

A Mediterranean Smoked Eggplant

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

94
Calories
4g
Fat
14g
Carbohydrates
2g
Protein
422mg
Sodium
5.4g
Fiber
Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

Recipe Description

Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant is loved and enjoyed all across the Mediterranean and traveling across the western world. A simple recipe, completed in under 25 minutes and the perfect side dish contribution to your menu.

Some people even enjoy these grilled eggplant discs as a vegan burger replacement or as a full meal as is served with a side salad of your choice.

To make Smoky Grilled Eggplant, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare eggplant

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Smoky Grilled EggplantStep 1 - Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

    Slice the eggplant into rounds about ¼-inch in size and place on a baking sheet with drizzles of coconut amines and ½ oil over. Using a baking brush, or your hands, massage into the eggplant.

  2. 2

    Season

    3 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Smoky Grilled EggplantStep 2 - Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

    In a small mixing bowl, combine paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper together. Sprinkle generous amounts of seasoning over both sides of the eggplant, evenly, to coat well.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill

    10 min

    Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook eggplant

    6 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Smoky Grilled EggplantStep 4 - Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

    Once hot, lightly grease with oil and place the eggplant on top. Grill on both sides for about 3 minutes on each side, pressing into the eggplant firmly to make pronounced grill marks, until the eggplant softens.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant

    Serve hot with garnishing of tahini, garlic dill sauce, fresh herbs and drizzled with olive oil!

Fabulous Vegan, Mediterranean Smoky Grilled Eggplant that can be enjoyed by everyone. Serve it as a side dish or even as a full meal itself, dinner in under 20 minutes! Come on and try it and tag #cookmerecipes in your own dinner creations.

About the author

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Isabella Johnson
April 2, 2025
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Love this simple recipe for summer BBQ.

Clara
February 22, 2025
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Epic dish! Crafted this for a picnic with the kids, and they devoured it! Who knew grilling eggplant could be so much fun? I'll make it again for sure!

Brad Thompson
January 30, 2025
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Delicious! I grilled these smoky eggplants for a BBQ with friends, and everyone loved them. The simplicity of prep made it easy, and they were a hit as a burger replacement. Definitely a new favorite at my gatherings!

Mia Johnson
April 29, 2024
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Delicious! I made this grilled eggplant for a picnic, and everyone loved it. Its smoky flavor was a hit, and it’s super easy to whip up in no time. I will definitely make it again for my friends.

Ivy Thompson
December 29, 2023
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Delicious!

Oliver Green
October 14, 2023
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I tried the Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant for a family barbecue, and it was a hit. The simplicity of the recipe made it easy to prep, and the smoky flavor was just amazing. It's great as a side or even on its own. My wife and I will definitely make this again.

Samantha Lee
October 1, 2023
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Delicious and easy! I made this for a picnic and everyone loved it!

Wendy
January 28, 2023
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J'ai essayé la recette de l'aubergine grillée fumée et c'était simplement incroyable. En un rien de temps, j'avais un plat délicieux. Je l'ai servi lors d'un dîner et tous mes amis ont adoré. Un vrai succès chez moi.

Paige
March 24, 2022
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I just made the Vegan Smoky Grilled Eggplant for my friends, and they couldn’t stop raving about it! It’s super simple and packed with flavor. I love how I can serve it as a burger replacement too. Definately a keeper for summer BBQs!

Diana
September 29, 2021
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Yum! Just tried this recipe and it's a total game changer! Grilled these bad boys up for my friends and they were shook. Super easy, and the smoky flavor? OMG! Perfect for BBQ vibes. Can't wait to make it again.

Katherine
April 19, 2020
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Superb flavor! Made this grilled eggplant for a family BBQ, and everyone loved it. A perfect dish that brought smiles all around. A new favorite for our summer grilling!

Athina
August 2, 2019
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Easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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