Time to fire up the grill, but that doesn’t mean just cooking meats. Many vegetarian recipes can be adapted to the grill as well, often with diet-friendly results. My easy Grilled Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a great example of that. This low carb vegetarian dinner is also lower in fat, yet packs plenty of flavor. I guarantee, you won’t miss the breading in this version of eggplant Parmesan!
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
This easy grilled eggplant parmesan recipe makes a great low carb entree by itself, but the dish also pairs well grilled chicken, shrimp or meat. If some family members are not watching their carb intake, this eggplant parm of course goes nicely with a side of pasta too. I actually eat it that way sometimes. It is still less fat and carbs.
Personally, I love the way grilling adds a slight smokey flavor to the eggplant. The extra flavor more than makes up for the omission of breading on the eggplant parmesan in my opinion.
This nutritious meatless low carb meal is inexpensive, as well as, quick & easy to make. Eggplant is generally not too expensive, even off-season. Simply top with mozzarella cheese and jarred low carb marinara sauce. Top with fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese and even some red pepper flakes if you like.
Not only does grilling the eggplant without breading make this eggplant low in carbohydrates, it also significantly reduces the amount of fat in the dish too.
Did I mention the much easier clean up when making this grilled version of eggplant Parmesan. After all breading eggplant is a messy time consuming job.
Choose a Low Carb Marinara Sauce
Check the label when choosing marinara sauce for your grilled eggplant parm. Look for sauces that contain no added sugar or high fructose corn syrup. There are quite a few jarred sauce options available with under 7 grams of carbs per serving. If you calculate the net carb count by subtracting the grams of fiber, the number of options will be even more. I also like to keep an eye on sodium levels in sauce too. Some low carb marinara sauces are too high in salt.
This grilled eggplant Parmesan recipe is a great low carb vegetarian dinner. It is an easy way to lighten up a meal without sacrificing flavor.
- 2-3 medium size Eggplants
- olive oil
- Kosher salt
- pepper , to taste
- Oregano or Italian seasoning
- shredded Italian cheese blend or Mozzarella
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- **optional- fresh basil
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Preheat grill on high heat setting.
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Cut off ends of eggplants, and slice into 1/2 inch thick planks. Baste with oil, and sprinkle with a little oregano, salt and pepper.
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Place eggplant on grill and reduce grill to medium heat. Turning once after a couple minutes and continue to grill until eggplant has softened
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Transfer to serving dish, and immediately top with mozzarella cheese.
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Warm the marinara sauce in the microwave or a saucepan, and pour over the eggplant. Serve with about a ¼ cup of sauce per serving.
Raijean says
I absolutely love eggplant, going to try this recipe!
Daisy says
I would love to make this recipe for fun lunch for kids from my son’s school on a weekend.
Wendy says
I don’t use much jarred sauce – I did marry an italian after all, and I make homemade “gravy”, but i’ll look for this if I ever need a jarred sauce!
robyn says
I would have this with pasta.
Linda Kish says
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Tammilee T says
Yum! this grilled eggplant looks amazing. I have never tried cooking with eggplant. It looks like it tastes great.
Melinda says
I tend to make my own own sauce. It would go well on this eggplant.
Jessie C. says
We give back by volunteering to clean the streets and gardens.
Shannon Schmid says
The sauce looks deelish on this eggplant parm.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
I love Barilla. So glad they partnered up to support such a worthy cause.
Karen Coutu says
We donate gently used items to a local veteran’s charity about twice per month. I know we could probably sell the items, but we hope that our donations will do some good, especially when we don’t have extra money to donate.
Jen - Life With Levi says
Ooh, this looks delicious. Thanks for the grilled eggplant recipe!
Liz Mays says
I am ready for grilling season. This eggplant is an interesting option.
Andrea Kruse says
Yum! You had me at eggplant. We give back through service hours and donations of food from our farm to local groups and the homeless shelter. I have also done a few school supply drives, book drives and collected toiletries with my children to give to the school and battered woman’s shelter. (andrea .kruse at gmail.com)
Shell Feis says
That looks amazing! I love Feeding America & I love that Barilla is doing this to support them.
Donna says
I’m a busy mom and I use jarred sauce 🙂 Your grilled eggplant parmesan looks amazing!
Chelle @ oh just stop already says
I haven’t had eggplant since I was a little girl. But I think that needs to change with the kids this coming week. Thanks for the recipe.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Barilla sauce is delicious! I run a nonprofit. It’s the only org of its kind in two counties. It’s unpaid and it’s totally a labor or love and necessity.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
I totally had to pin this because we just took our grill out last night and this looks delicious!
CharityS says
I always donate to my local food bank, animal shelter, and toys during the holidays.
Angela says
I love eggplant parmesan! I’ll have to try this recipe some time soon.
Laura says
We have a family garden where we grow lots and lots of corn. It’s mostly a hobby. We always love to give out corn to people in the neighborhood when it’s ready. We grow wayyy too much to not share, and people love it!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
Oh YUM! Keeping this recipe in my back pocket for summer grilling season! Thanks for sharing with us at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Jackie says
I donate to the local food bank. I also donate food whenever there is a group collecting at the grocery store.
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Dede says
I teach at a middle school where there are so many students in need. I take food, clothes, school supplies, and other items to share with the kids at my school. We also do a lot of service projects such as helping at the animal shelter or beautifying the campus of the local daycare.
Dana Rodriguez says
We love Barilla pasta sauces! Taste like home made!
We give back by donating locally to the food bank and Goodwill. I also give away items on our local Freecycle.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I am very concerned about food insecurity, so I donate food. I give regularly at our local grocery store. I recently participated in the USPS food drive by leaving a bag for our mail carrier to pick up.