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Grilled Eggplant with Greek Yogurt Sauce

Smoky grilled eggplant slices finished with a cool garlic-herb Greek yogurt sauce — a gluten-free side or light main that tastes like summer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: eggplant, gluten free, grill, mediterranean, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Eggplant

  • 2 medium eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Greek yogurt sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Optional: salt eggplant slices and rest 15 minutes; pat dry.
  • Brush both sides with olive oil; season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Grill over medium-high heat 4–6 minutes per side until tender with grill marks. (Or roast at 425°F for 20 minutes.)
  • Stir yogurt, garlic, lemon, herbs, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
  • Arrange eggplant on a platter and spoon sauce over the top. Serve warm.

Notes

Dairy-free: use coconut yogurt and add extra lemon.
Great leftover in GF wraps the next day.