Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy BBQ & Grilling Recipes Healthy Grilled Vegetable Recipes Healthy Grilled Eggplant Recipes Eggplant Gyros 5.0 (1) Eggplant's meaty texture is a delicious vegetarian stand-in for the lamb that typically fills a gyro sandwich. The vegetable absorbs the lemony-herby-spicy marinade like a sponge, so if you have time, let it marinate for the full day. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 10, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 40 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Eggplant 1 ½ pounds eggplant 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon piment d'Espelette or Aleppo pepper Tzatziki 1 cup shredded cucumber ½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 clove garlic, grated ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper For Serving 4 whole-wheat pita breads, warmed 1 large tomato, chopped 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce ¼ cup slivered red onion Directions To prepare eggplant: Trim ends off eggplant and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place in a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Transfer the eggplant to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Meanwhile, whisk oil, 2 tablespoons dill, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, oregano and piment d'Espelette (or Aleppo) in a small bowl. Rub the marinade on the eggplant. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 1 day. To prepare tzatziki: Place cucumber on a clean kitchen towel, gather it up and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place the cucumber in a small bowl and mix in yogurt, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. To grill & serve: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill the eggplant, turning once, until lightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve in pitas with tomato, lettuce, onion and some of the tzatziki. Tips To make ahead: Marinate eggplant (Steps 1-2) for up to 1 day. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 524 Calories 32g Fat 53g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 524 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 53g 19% Dietary Fiber 11g 38% Total Sugars 11g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 32g 40% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 2545IU 51% Vitamin C 17mg 19% Folate 110mcg 28% Sodium 599mg 26% Calcium 95mg 7% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 88mg 21% Potassium 806mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved