Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds total); 1 batch marinara sauce (or your favorite jarred sauce); 8 ounces freshly grated mozzarella (divided); 12 ounces part-skim ricotta (Polly-o is the only brand I use); ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, divided); 1 large egg; ⅓ cup chopped basil (plus more for garnish, divided); Nonstick cooking spray; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan is a lighter, summer-friendly twist on the classic—made by layering grilled eggplant with marinara, mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh basil. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and perfect for warm-weather cooking.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:54:21 GMT