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Garlic Roasted Eggplant

Garlic Roasted Eggplant: A Delightfully Easy Mediterranean Treat

Garlic Roasted Eggplant is a flavorful, easy-to-make Mediterranean side dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 large Eggplant Fresh and firm for best texture and flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing natural flavors.
For the Seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for rich aroma and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Keeps eggplant moist; avocado oil is a substitute.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper for mild heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Adds Mediterranean flavor; Italian seasoning works too.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Roasted Eggplant
  1. Begin by rinsing the eggplant under cold water and patting it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut the eggplant into 1-inch uniform cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggplant cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and oregano. Toss everything together until well-coated.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare the eggplant.
  4. Spread the seasoned eggplant cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the eggplant for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 58IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh eggplants for the best flavor and consider experimenting with toppings after roasting.

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