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Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade

July 26, 2017 By Patricia 48 Comments

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is seasonal dish that is so easy to make using the summer’s favorite appliance: the grill. It’s perfect for a light meal, and the vibrant tapenade is the crowning glory.

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a great summer dish. You'll love how easy it is to make, and how delicious it is!

I feel like most people either love eggplant or they don’t. Me? I’m definitely on Team Eggplant!

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade made it to my table thanks to a little jealousy. That’s right, jealousy!

I had been texting with my cousin recently who was telling me about all the goodies from her garden (and sending snaps, too), including eggplant. It was all I needed for a little eggplant motivation.

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a summer seasonal dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and full of flavor!

The eggplant in this dish is pretty straightforward. Grilling it is a wonderful way to prepare it — super simple. Just about 10 minutes on the grill, flipped once. I have to say, the tapenade steals the show in this dish with its beautiful color and flavor, made with just a few ingredients.

I used jarred roasted red peppers, onion, garlic, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings. I whirred them up in the food processor and, Bob’s your uncle.

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a fabulous summer dish. The tapenade is versatile and so flavorful!

I’ve shared some tasty eggplant dishes before, but it’s been a while. Strange considering it’s one of my favorite veggies! I know, I know: it’s technically a fruit.

One of my favorite eggplant dishes is Grilled Eggplant, Cherries, and Couscous Salad. Those cherries! It’s a great side dish for this time of year, too, with all the outdoor activities and get togethers going on.

Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry with Cashews is something I make often. It’s really easy to make and is a hearty and flavorful meatless dish.

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a fabulous summer dish. It's easy to make on the grill for a wonderful meal.

I have to say, my Eggplant Muffuletta Sandwiches come highly recommended! This is one of my early Grab a Plate recipes, so please forgive the photos. The sandwiches, however, are wonderful.

Okay, sorry. I got a little eggplant happy. To get back to my inspired eggplant dish for today, the whole enchilada is really tasty and I think you’ll especially love the tapenade. If you don’t like eggplant (the horror!), the tapenade will still serve you well as a fabulous dip or spread. Serve it with crunchy Italian-style bread and maybe some cheese and cured meats. I even used some as dressing for a salad at lunch. So good. 

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a tasty summertime dish. It's easy to put together using the grill and a food processor -- that's it!

Leftover eggplant rounds and tapenade are turned into individual eggplant parmigiana.

I actually wound up with two dishes from this recipe. I set aside several rounds of eggplant and some extra tapenade to make two individual servings of eggplant parmigiana. I layered the eggplant with the tapenade and shredded mozzarella cheese and baked them in the over for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees F. Double delicious whammy!

I hope you’ll enjoy this seasonal dish. Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a summertime treat.

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade is a treat for the summer! This is a tasty and easy-to-make dish!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Serves 2-4

Grilled Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade

You'll love this seasonal dish that's so easy to make!

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Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers in oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup red onion, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, more to taste
  • Olive oil to coat the eggplant rounds

Instructions

  1. To a food processor, add the red peppers, garlic, onion, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Pulse until just slightly chunky. Set aside.
  2. Coat both sides of the eggplant rounds with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the eggplant over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes on each side or until soft, and grill marks appear.
  4. Serve the eggplant rounds with a heaping teaspoon or two over the top.
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Eggplant, roasted red peppers, tapenade

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Comments

  1. Monique says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:48 am

    This looks so delicious! I will make it this summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      Thanks, Monique! I hope you like it!
      Reply
  2. Ruthie Ridley says

    July 26, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    I have been craving eggplant!!! This is the best idea! YUMMM!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      Perfect timing! These are easy to make, too, so even better! Thanks!
      Reply
  3. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    July 26, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    These would be great for lunch, dinner, or an appetizer at my house!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      Excellent! Thanks so much, Amy!
      Reply
  4. Jenn Wang says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    I love a good tapenade but have never gotten around to making one myself! And I've actually never had anything other than olive tapenade! Your pictures are drool worthy and your recipe looks simple enough for me to try on my own! Thanks for the great post! Jenn www.honeydewblog.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Jenn! I hope you give this recipe a try, and enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    I'm on team eggplant too! Love it! And I also love your delicious recipe! It looks divine and I can't wait to make it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      Goooo, team! ;) Thanks so much, Elaine!
      Reply
  6. Jen says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    I love the idea that this is grilled! Can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen!
      Reply
  7. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    Grilled Eggplant is sooo good, isn't it! I can't wait to make this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      Yes! Thanks so much, Angie! Enjoy!
      Reply
  8. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    July 27, 2017 at 4:05 am

    Another team eggplant member here! This looks so good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  9. Marette Flora says

    July 27, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    This looks unbelievable. Eggplant is one of my favorites. I will have to try this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks, Marette! Enjoy :)
      Reply
  10. Joan Cajic says

    July 27, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    I love eggplant and this is so beautiful and I know they really are tasty, I bet my son would love this thank you for the recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks, Joan! I hope you and your son give them a try, and enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Belle says

    July 27, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    That looks amazing! Belle | One Awesome Momma
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:32 pm

      Thank you, Belle!
      Reply
  12. Kacey says

    July 27, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    This looks awesome! Pinning it so that I can give it a try once it is time to harvest my egg plants this summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      Ohhh! Lucky you to have them to yourself! Thanks, Kacey!
      Reply
  13. Elise Cohen Ho says

    July 27, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    I never thought to use eggplant in this way but it sure does look wonderful
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Elise! Hope you try it!
      Reply
  14. Willow says

    July 27, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    This sounds amazing and right up my alley! I love eggplant, but for some reason don't buy it that much. I made a similar tapenade to top cauliflower steaks in a sandwich.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      Mmmm...cauliflower steak sandwich w/ tapenade?! Sounds so good! Hope you give this a try! Thank you!
      Reply
  15. Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites says

    July 28, 2017 at 12:04 am

    These are gorgeous! And they look soooo good! I think these would be perfect for an outdoor summer party!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Great idea, Lauren! Thanks so much :)
      Reply
  16. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    July 28, 2017 at 1:25 am

    I love EVERYTHING about this recipe! I love that you grilled the eggplant. I have never grilled it before, so I definitely want to try that soon now. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks, Carrie :) It's sooooo easy to grill!
      Reply
  17. kali says

    July 28, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    I'm obsessed with all things eggplant this looks so delish xx Kali www.lovelaughexplore.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 28, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Oh that's great, Kali! Hope you try it - thank you!
      Reply
  18. Jessica | Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    July 29, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    This is such a yummy way to eat eggplant!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:28 am

      Yes! So easy to make, too!
      Reply
  19. Hannah Palamara says

    July 29, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Wow this looks delicious! Definitely adding to my recipe folder
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:28 am

      Thank you, Hannah! Enjoy!
      Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    July 30, 2017 at 3:35 am

    This looks so amazing! I completely agree with you - people either love or hate eggplant. I love it, and i love the combo of flavors with the red pepper and pine nuts! Delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:28 am

      I soooo love it! :) Thanks so much, Aida!
      Reply
  21. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    July 30, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    The idea of substituting eggplant for crostini is genius! And the flavor combo sounds so good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:27 am

      Thanks, Rebecca!
      Reply
  22. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Wow, love the vibrance and flavor of this recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:27 am

      Thanks a bunch, Michelle!
      Reply
  23. Christine says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:48 am

    I love how versatile eggplant can be and how simple it is to prepare. I would definitely love to try it with this roasted red pepper tapenade!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:27 am

      I totally agree, Christine! Thanks so much - enjoy!
      Reply
  24. Erin says

    July 31, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    Perfect veggie dish for the Summer. Looks so good.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:27 am

      For sure! Thanks so much, Erin!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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