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Garlic Roasted Eggplant

Garlic Roasted Eggplant: Crispy Comfort You’ll Crave

Discover the essence of home cooking with Garlic Roasted Eggplant, a quick and flavorful vegetarian side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 large Eggplant Fresh and firm, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness and aids caramelization
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced, for robust flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for maximum flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Fresh preferred, for Mediterranean touch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the eggplant under cold water and pat it dry. Slice into uniform 1-inch cubes.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over the eggplant cubes. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Toss until fully coated.
Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arranging
  1. Spread the eggplant mixture onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roasting
  1. Roast for about 25-30 minutes, shaking the sheet halfway through.
Serving
  1. Let the eggplant cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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