Greek Style Roasted Eggplant
A simple yet elegant roasted eggplant dish infused with garlic, oregano, and lemon juice for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern.
- Mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
- Brush the mixture over the cut sides of the eggplants.
- Place the eggplants cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the flesh is tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Choose ripe eggplants for the best flavor. Don’t skip the cooling step to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg