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Oven roasted eggplant (aubergine)
Recipe video above. This is a recipe for how to roast eggplant in the oven so each piece is plump and juicy on the inside, and beautifully caramelised on the outside. As oposed to a mushy mess, or shrivelled up and dismal! The key is: large pieces and high oven temp.Eggplant is actually really bland when raw, but it completely transforms when roasted. You don't need anything more than salt and pepper, but I've added some suggestions!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Nagi📖 recipetineats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan).
2
Line a tray with parchment/baking paper (optional - recommended for first timers so you don't lose the caramelised surface).
3
Cut eggplant into large cubes - 3 cm / 1.2". Place in large bowl, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper.
4
Toss well, spread on tray, roast ⏱️ 20 minutes. Turn, roast for a further ⏱️ 10 minutes - edges should be caramelised, soft inside, but they're not shrivelled up and dismal.
5
Transfer to serving plate. Delicious served plain, but see below for some finishing options.
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FINISHING OPTIONS:
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (my favourite!), drizzle of fresh lemon juice, parsley, chives or green onions (for touch of freshness and colour, not so much flavour), tiny drizzle of balsamic vinegar (pop of tartness is terrific! OR drizzle of balsamic glaze), dollop of yogurt (creamy yogurt pairs really well with the juicy eggplant flesh).
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