This is a recipe for how to roast eggplant in the oven so each piece is plump and juicy on the inside, and beautifully oven roasted chicken on the outside. Never again suffer through a tray of mushy mess! But when you give it a good blast in a hot oven, it completely transforms.
What you need for roasted eggplant Cross my heart, you don’t need anything more than salt, pepper and olive oil to roast eggplant. The other problem some people have is that when they go to flip or serve the eggplant cubes, the caramelised skin comes off. In the past, the standard preparation method for eggplant including salting the eggplant to remove bitterness. The eggplant of today has largely had the bitterness bred out of it so unless you have a very old, very large one, you shouldn’t have this problem.
However, if you can’t get your head around cooking eggplant without salting it, here’s how: sprinkle the cubed eggplant with 1 tsp salt, toss, leave in colander for 30 minutes. 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves sprinkled over. Eggplant layered with rich tomato sauce, basil, and parmesan cheese, all topped off with stretchy, gooey mozzarella. OR in this big, juicy lentil salad piled high with roasted eggplant that I also shared today.
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Place in large bowl, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper. Toss well, spread on tray, roast 20 minutes. Delicious served plain, but see below for some finishing options. I love hearing how you went with my recipes! I believe you can make great food with everyday ingredients even if you’re short on time and cost conscious. You just need to cook clever and get creative! Join my free email list to receive THREE free cookbooks!
Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. From previous experience, it was always disgusting! I’m on an eating plan and had to make it for my lunch! Used this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you for your tips on this recipe!