Roasted Eggplant

This recipe features oven-roasted eggplant seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and herbs, resulting in a flavorful and creamy side dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Season the eggplants ---
2. 2Arrange your eggplant halves in a baking tray, making sure to keep them in a single layer with the skin side down.
3. 3Then, sprinkle a good pinch of salt and pepper over the scored side of each half.
4. 4Next up is a drizzle of olive oil. Use your hand to spread it out, ensuring an even coating all over the surface.
5. 5Take your thinly sliced garlic and tuck the pieces into the scored cuts, spreading them out evenly across each half.
6. 6Now, it's time for a flavor boost. Sprinkle on some red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and a touch of lemon zest.
7. 7Finish things off by arranging fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs on top of the eggplants.
8. 8--- Roasting the eggplants ---
9. 9Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
10. 10Next, 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.
11. 11After roasting, give them a bit of time out of the oven to cool slightly.
12. 12When they're ready, transfer your gorgeous roasted eggplants to a serving plate.