Smoky Grilled Eggplant Steaks ๐Ÿ†:

Ingredients ๐Ÿ†
โ€“ 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds ๐Ÿ†
โ€“ 3 tablespoons olive oil ๐Ÿ’ง
โ€“ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon onion powder ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Salt and black pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ

1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

2. Prepare Eggplant: Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place them on a baking sheet or large plate. ๐Ÿ†

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. ๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

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. ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ

5. Serve: Transfer the grilled eggplant steaks to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ