Easy marinated eggplant
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4.5
Easy marinated eggplant
Description
Easy marinated eggplant starts with medium eggplants thinly sliced and brushed with olive oil before being grilled until soft and caramelized. The marinade combines olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, finely chopped red chili pepper, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pouring this mixture over the warm eggplant slices infuses them with bright acidity, mild heat, and herbal notes.
The grilling process adds slight smokiness and tenderizes the eggplant slices, which are then preserved as they marinate in the citrusy, garlicky liquid. Adjusting lemon juice according to its acidity allows control over the marinade’s brightness. The marinated eggplant develops deeper flavor with time and can stay refrigerated for up to two weeks.
This dish is suitable for cold or room temperature serving, making it a flexible addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a savory side. The recipe is simple yet flavorful, highlighting the eggplant’s texture and the well-balanced marinade.
Ingredients
- 6 medium eggplant thinly sliced
- olive oil for brushing
For the marinade
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1/3-½ cup lemon juice amount depends on the acidity of the lemon juice, fresh
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2-3 tsp red chili pepper finely chopped
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brush the slices of eggplant with olive oil then grill in a hot grill pan until softened and caramelized on both sides.
- Place the slices of eggplant into a large jar or sealable container.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together, adjust seasoning as necessary and pour over the eggplant.
- Seal the jar or container and allow to marinade for at least 6 hours but up to 1-2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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