Description
Garlic roasted eggplant is a simple and flavorful dish that brings out the natural sweetness of eggplant with rich garlic and Mediterranean herbs. It’s crispy, comforting, and perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
3. Optional: Salt eggplant and let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
4. Toss eggplant with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
5. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
Optional salting helps reduce bitterness in older eggplants.
Add lemon juice or balsamic vinegar after roasting for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg