Berenjena A La Parrilla Estilo Cubano (cuban Style Grilled Eggplant)

Berenjena a la Parrilla Estilo Cubano, or Cuban Style Grilled Eggplant, is a delicious and healthy dish that showcases the flavors of Cuban cuisine. This recipe is perfect for a vegetarian meal or as a flavorful side dish.

Berenjena A La Parrilla Estilo Cubano (cuban Style Grilled Eggplant)

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the olive oil mixture.
  4. Grill the eggplant for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until tender and charred.
  5. Remove the grilled eggplant from the heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Grill Grill brush Tongs

Tools

Small bowl Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the grilled eggplant with a side of rice and black beans for a complete Cuban meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to preheat the grill and brush the eggplant slices with the olive oil mixture to prevent sticking.

Cost

$8