Roasted Eggplant

Ingrédients

• 2 bell eggplants
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Préparation

1. 1

   --- Season the eggplants ---

2. 2

   Arrange your eggplant halves in a baking tray, making sure to keep them in a single layer with the skin side down.

3. 3

   Then, sprinkle a good pinch of salt and pepper over the scored side of each half.

4. 4

   Next up is a drizzle of olive oil. Use your hand to spread it out, ensuring an even coating all over the surface.

5. 5

   Take your thinly sliced garlic and tuck the pieces into the scored cuts, spreading them out evenly across each half.

6. 6

   Now, it's time for a flavor boost. Sprinkle on some red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and a touch of lemon zest.

7. 7

   Finish things off by arranging fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs on top of the eggplants.

8. 8

   --- Roasting the eggplants ---

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

10. 10

    Next, let your seasoned eggplants roast for about an hour. Don't forget to give them a turn halfway through to ensure even cooking. You'll know they're done when they've turned a beautiful golden brown color.

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    After roasting, give them a bit of time out of the oven to cool slightly.

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    When they're ready, transfer your gorgeous roasted eggplants to a serving plate.