Need a quick people pleaser? This healthy Roasted Eggplant is sure to delight
If you like Eggplant, then you’ll LOVE this recipe. The best appetizer ever, healthy Roasted Eggplant, is served with pita chips, naan bread, or pita bread. Mix it up for your besties when they drop in for their favorite cocktail.
Growing up, my Aunt always made Eggplant Parmesan every time I visited. Needless to say, whenever I prepare an eggplant recipe, I always think of her.
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Ingredients you’ll need to make Roasted Eggplant
This easy healthy appetizer has only five ingredients. You’ll need a medium eggplant, approximately one pound, extra virgin olive oil, garlic paste, kosher salt, and basil. I shake all the ingredients in a large Ziploc bag, but you can also use a large bowl.
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How to make Roasted Eggplant
Chop the Eggplant into 1-inch cubes. I don’t mind the skin, but if you prefer, you can peel the Eggplant first. Keep in mind that the skin gives this appetizer a bit of texture.
Whisk the olive oil, garlic paste, salt, and basil in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a food storage bag, add the Eggplant, and shake well. Roast the Eggplant on a baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes.
This healthy roasted Eggplant will serve four as an appetizer with pita chips, naan bread, or pita bread.
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Roasted Eggplant
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Eggplant
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 3/4 Tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 Tsp Garlic Paste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 Tsp Basil if desired
- Pita chips, pita bread or Naan bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Cut the eggplant into 1-inch chunks
- In a small bowl whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and crushed garlic. You can add fresh or dried basil to taste.
- In a large food storage bag add the eggplant chunks, pour in the oil mixture quickly sealing the bag and shaking the bag well to toss the oil mixture and eggplant
- Pour the eggplant mixture onto a baking sheet.
- Roast in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the eggplant is browned and tender. Gently stir the eggplant about 20 minutes in.
- Serve with pita chips, naan bread or pita bread.
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