Smoky Grilled Eggplant Steaks 🍆:
Ingredients 🍆
– 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds 🍆
– 3 tablespoons olive oil 💧
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 🌶️
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🌿
– 1 teaspoon onion powder 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 🌿
– Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 🕒🔥
2. Prepare Eggplant: Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place them on a baking sheet or large plate. 🍆
3. Season Eggplant: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Brush the eggplant slices with the seasoning mixture on both sides. 💧🌶️🌿🧂🌶️
4. Grill Eggplant: Place the eggplant slices on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the eggplant is tender and has nice grill marks. 🍆🔥
5. Serve: Transfer the grilled eggplant steaks to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy! 😋🍽️🌿