Grilled Aubergine with Garlic Oil

Aubergine grilled until smoky and silky, then drizzled with garlic oil and lemon juice. This earthy, flavourful side balances lamb koftas with freshness and depth, perfect alongside smoky skewers or bright tomato relish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine African

Diet Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Aubergine, BBQ side dish, grilled aubergine, Side Dish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings Servings

Calories 146

Author Spooning & Forking

Ingredients

2 Aubergines sliced into 1 cm rounds
3 tbsp Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic finely grated
1 tsp Sea salt
½ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush aubergine slices generously on both sides with the oil mixture. Heat a grill or barbecue until very hot. Cook aubergine slices for 3–4 minutes on each side until charred and tender.
Remove from the grill, drizzle with lemon juice, and scatter with parsley. Serve warm alongside lamb koftas, letting the garlic oil soak into the plate.

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