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Roasted Eggplant Appetizer

Easy Roasted Eggplant Appetizer – Tender, Flavorful & Perfect with Pita or Naan

Roasted Eggplant Appetizer is a simple, healthy dish made with tender cubes of eggplant, roasted until soft and infused with garlic and olive oil. This isn’t a dip—the eggplant is served in silky, scoopable pieces that are perfect with warm pita, naan, or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Eggplant 10 to 14 ounces
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 3/4 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tsp Dried Basil Crumbled
  • Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste
  • Pita Chips, Pita or Naan Bread

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, basil, and garlic paste.
  • In a large food storage bag add the eggplant cubes and the oil mixture, sealing the bag.
  • Shake the bag well to toss the oil mixture and eggplant cubes.
  • Pour the eggplant mixture onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the eggplant is browned and tender. Gently stir the eggplant about 20 minutes into cooking.
  • Serve with pita chips, naan or pita bread.
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