Description
Delicious and simple Oven Roasted Eggplant recipe featuring tender, caramelized eggplant cubes roasted with olive oil and sea salt, perfect as a side dish or a base for various Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds eggplant, about 1 large globe eggplant or 2 medium eggplants, chopped into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare the eggplant: Place the chopped eggplant cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the eggplant and sprinkle the sea salt evenly.
- Toss to coat: Gently toss the eggplant cubes with your hands or a spatula to ensure each piece is evenly coated with olive oil and salt.
- Spread on the baking sheet: Arrange the eggplant in a single layer to ensure even roasting and browning around the edges.
- Roast the eggplant: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the eggplant for 25 to 35 minutes, until the pieces are tender and browned around the edges. Stir halfway through cooking for uniform coloring.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a side dish or use it as a flavorful ingredient in your favorite recipes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some freshly chopped herbs like parsley or basil after roasting.
- You can add a pinch of black pepper or garlic powder before roasting for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure the eggplant pieces are spread out in a single layer to avoid steaming instead of roasting.
- Leftover roasted eggplant can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3.75 ounces (about 100 grams)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 7 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
