Description
This roasted eggplant recipe transforms a simple ingredient into a delicious and versatile dish. Perfect as a side or a main component.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplant into rounds or cubes, depending on your preference.
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the eggplant pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or your favorite herbs to the olive oil mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Roasted Eggplant, Easy Recipe, Vegetable Dish, Baking