Description
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant is a delicious dish that showcases the rich flavors of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants into 1/2 inch rounds. Lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
- Roast the eggplants in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and tender.
- Once roasted, remove the eggplants from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley and feta cheese if using.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the olive oil mixture.
- This dish can be served as a side or a main course.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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