Description
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant is a simple and flavorful dish that highlights the rich taste of roasted eggplant with Mediterranean spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the eggplant slices to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the oil mixture.
- Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the eggplant is tender and golden brown.
- In the last 5 minutes of roasting, add the halved cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet.
- Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley and feta cheese, if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg