Smoky whole grilled eggplant is perfect for lazy summers!

Now thats what lazy summer dinners are made of!

Keep them on a sheet tray, wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge.

Plate of Whole Grilled Eggplant Next to a Platter of More Eggplant and an Oil Dispenser

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Have Leftovers?

Store in an airtight container or zip top bag and it will last in the fridge for 2 days.

it’s possible for you to even blend leftover grilled eggplant into dips like hummus orbabaganush.

Platter of Whole Grilled Eggplant Surrounded by Bowls of Salt and Pepper

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From there, grab a bag of pita chips and youre all set for a delicious snack.

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Whole Grilled Eggplant

One eggplant feeds two people if served as a side dish.

Platter of Whole Grilled Eggplant Surrounded by Bowls of Salt and Pepper

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If serving as a vegetarian main, use 1 eggplant per person.

Place the eggplant on the preheated grill using tongs and shut the lid.

After 20 minutes, check on the eggplant.

Plate of Whole Grilled Eggplant Next to a Platter of More Eggplant and an Oil Dispenser

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Let it cool for 2 minutes.

Slice it in half lengthwise and transfer the halves to a serving plate.

Lightly drizzle the eggplant with extra virgin olive oil and squeeze a lemon half over the top.

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Season with flakey sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Taste and adjust with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed.

The eggplant skin will get pretty charred, so we recommend just eating the eggplant flesh.

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Eggplant Pierced on Cutting Board for Grilling Recipe

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Whole Eggplant Placed on Grill with Tongs

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Whole Grilled Eggplant on the Grill

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Whole Grilled Eggplant Placed on Cutting Board Using Tongs

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Grilled Eggplant Sliced in Half on a Cutting Board

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