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Perfect Roasted Eggplant

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450 °F (230 °C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1.7g (3%) Fat 13.4g (21%) Fiber 5.1g (20%) Net Carbohydrates 4.9g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1.7g 3%
Fat 13.4g 21%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Net Carbohydrates 4.9g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.