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A platter of freshly grilled eggplant with feta cheese, olives, and herbs.

Easy Mexican Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Olives

Try this easy and delicious Mexican Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Olives! #eggplant #feta #olives #mexican #grilling
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Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Grill, baking sheet, cutting board, knife, mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup sliced olives
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or basil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the eggplant on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until tender.
  • Remove from grill and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over the eggplant slices.
  • Return to the grill and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Sprinkle with oregano or basil, if using.
  • Serve immediately.