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BBQ grilled eggplant kebabs served
Smoky and tasty grilled eggplant skewers BBQ style

Smoky Eggplant & Chickpea Kebabs

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Kebabs aren't just for meat! Silky roasted eggplant and starchy chickpeas create a mixture that forms a crisp crust over fire while staying tender inside. A true Mediterranean essence on a stick.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 315 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skewers (soaked wood or metal)
  • Food processor
  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Mustard (check BBQ sauce)

Instructions

1 ✓

Halve eggplants, oil cut side, roast on grill/oven (400°F) for 20 mins until creamy.

Tip: Roasting softens them.
2 ✓

Scoop out flesh, drain in colander.

Tip: Draining excess liquid is critical for binding.
3 ✓

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.

Tip: Cooked onion adds sweetness.
4 ✓

Mix eggplant, chickpeas, onion mix, BBQ sauce, spices.

Tip: Keep some texture.
5 ✓

Mash roughly (don't puree).

Tip: Texture is good.
6 ✓

Stir in parsley and breadcrumbs. Rest 10 mins.

Tip: Crumbs hydrate and bind.
7 ✓

Form cylinders around skewers with wet hands.

Tip: Water prevents sticking.
8 ✓

Brush with oil, grill 3-4 mins per side until brown.

Tip: Flip gently only when crust forms.

Recipe FAQ

Falling apart?
Mixture too wet. Add breadcrumbs or chill for 30 mins.
Canned chickpeas?
Yes, rinse and drain well.
Burning sticks?
Soak wooden skewers for 30 mins before use.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Eggplants (medium)
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 whole Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil