Description
Mediterranean-Style Roasted Eggplant is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. With perfectly roasted eggplant slices drizzled in high-quality olive oil and seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it can be enjoyed as a delightful side or a standalone main course, captivating the taste buds of family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 1 lb total)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplants into half-inch rounds or cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant pieces with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned eggplant in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg