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Vegetable of the Month-Eggplant Recipe

Roasted Eggplant

Prep Time: 5 minutes    Cook Time: 35 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup olive oil

2 medium to large eggplants (about 2 pounds)

1/4 teaspoon grated garlic

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Freshly ground pepper(use other herbs and spices to taste)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut the eggplant into 1-inch chunks, or you can cut it into long planks or round slices. In a large bowl, quickly mix with olive oil and kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (the eggplant soaks up the oil in an instant, so mix as soon as you add it!). Pour the eggplant onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it into an even layer.Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until browned and very tender, gently stirring the sheet at about the 25 minute mark. (If you’re roasting eggplant planks, flip the planks at 20 minutes and cook 35 to 40 minutes total, until browned and tender.)Remove from the oven and gently toss with the garlic and herbs, making sure to spread out any chunks of garlic that stick together. The eggplant will be very tender so handle it gently. 

Serve as a side dish, or as Roasted Eggplant Pasta or in an Eggplant Sandwich.

Author: Michelle D Walton – Writer/Contributor
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