Perfect Roasted Eggplant

Name: Perfect Roasted Eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
167 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Perfect Roasted Eggplant

Ava Acevedo

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Caramelized, juicy eggplant is easy to make in the oven with just olive oil, salt and pepper!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 eggplants 2 medium or 3 small, about 1 1/2 pounds (700 grams)
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 °F (230 °C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the eggplants and pat them dry. Holding by the stem, cut them into slices a little over 1" thick. Cut each slice into 4 or 6 cubes. Cut similar sized pieces for uniform browning.
Place the eggplant cubes in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper. Drizzle or spray olive oil evenly and toss well to spread the seasonings.
Spread the eggplant pieces on the lined tray on a single layer, and take it into the oven at 450 °F (230 °C). After 15 minutes, flip the eggplants and return them to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes, until they are tender and golden brown.

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Notes

Pick eggplants that feel heavy for their size, with round and smooth bottoms. These are generally younger, less bitter and with smaller or less seeds.
You can add different seasonings to taste, like paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin or garlic powder.
Serving ideas: Oven roasted eggplant is delicious plain, but you can dress it up with a squeeze of lemon juice or dip in marinara sauce, aioli, tahini or ranch.