Marinated Grilled Eggplant

 

Summer time is officially hear and it is time to get that BBQ out!  I love the BBQ because it makes cooking so easy because there are no pans to wash.  Now, I realize not everyone likes eggplant, but just give it a try or just use a different vegetable.

Ingredients

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbs olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 medium eggplant

salt or pepper if desired

 

Directions

1.  Preheat grill

2.  Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil and garlic together

3. Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch slices

4.  Marinate for 1 hour

5.  Place on grill, grille each side for about 4 min or until lightly brown

6. Enjoy

Pair with a piece of grilled chicken and a sweet potato and there is your healthy dinner.

 

Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar

• Balsamic contains powerful antioxidant called polyphenols which fight cell damage and boost our immune system. 
• The antioxidant in balsamic have also the potential to protect against heart disease, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions. 
• Balsamic can help boost the activity of the digestive enzyme pepsin thus improving metabolism.