on Aug 11, 2022, Updated May 02, 2024
Why You’ll This Love Roasted Eggplant Recipe
This Roasted Eggplant Recipe 🍆 is a real beauty. It not only looks beautiful presented on a platter with dips, but it’s a real flavor powerhouse. Serve it as a side dish to any protein chopped up on a pizza or mashed up and incorporated into a 🍝 pasta sauce. The 🔥 char is absolutely delicious and gives the eggplant a slightly sweet flavor.
How to Prepare This Roasted Eggplant Recipe
💦 Wash and pat dry the eggplant. 🔪 Take a knife and cut each one in half lengthwise. Remove the cap off the eggplant, place it horizontally facing you, and then score the inside flesh making lengthwise cuts all the way to the end, followed by diagonal cuts. You will end up with a diamond or a square pattern. 🫒 Line a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then drizzle with olive oil. 🍆 Drizzle each eggplant half with olive oil and then sprinkle with salt. 🔥 Now, lay them flat-side down and bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the bottoms are caramelized and the tops are soft. 🥣 Next, in a small bowl mix the oil, basil, and minced garlic, and then brush the mixture on each eggplant half. 🍋 In another separate bowl, mix plain yogurt with salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and finely chopped fresh dill. Serve as a dipping sauce for the eggplant and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Roasted Eggplant Recipe
Best Served With
Instead of this yogurt sauce, you could also serve this Roasted Eggplant with my delicious Tzatziki Recipe. Serve these as a side dish to any main protein, such as steak, grilled 🍗 chicken, or a nice piece of fish. Chop up the Roasted Eggplant and use it to top a homemade 🍕 pizza or toss it into your pasta. 🥚🥩
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