Italian Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) Recipe - Melanzane alla Griglia

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Shallots provide a milder flavor while onions are a cost-effective alternative.

basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Spinach adds freshness and nutrients, while dried oregano is a more economical herb.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Slice the eggplants.

Soak the eggplant slices in a bowl of water with salt for a couple of minutes to remove bitterness.

Prepare a mixture of olive oil (3.5 tablespoons) and balsamic vinegar (1 teaspoon).

Chop the garlic into very small pieces and add to the olive oil mixture.

Wash and chop 10 basil leaves, then add them to the mixture.

Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat without any oil.

Once the pan is hot, lay the eggplant slices flat in the pan.

Cook the eggplant for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

After cooking, let the eggplant rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Sprinkle salt over the eggplant before serving.

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