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Roasted Eggplant Recipe

Golden, caramelized roasted eggplant meets fragrant garlic-basil oil and a creamy yogurt dip in this simple yet flavor-packed dish. Perfectly soft on the inside with a crisp, savory finish, it’s a delicious addition to any meal.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Roasted Eggplant Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

The Eggplant

  • 3 small eggplants halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon salt

The Garlic Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced (adjust to taste)
  • 2 fresh basil leaves torn, finely chopped, or thinly sliced

The Yogurt Dip

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried dill weed)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the eggplants thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice each eggplant in half lengthwise. Place them cut-side up and use a sharp knife to score the flesh, making deep lengthwise cuts followed by diagonal cuts to create a diamond pattern.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush it with olive oil. Drizzle additional olive oil over the cut surfaces of the eggplants, ensuring they are well-coated, then sprinkle with salt. Arrange the eggplants cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bottoms turn golden and caramelized while the flesh becomes soft. A knife should glide easily through the skin when tested.
  • Once roasted, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh basil to create the garlic-infused oil. Generously brush this fragrant mixture over the roasted eggplants.
  • For the yogurt dip, whisk together yogurt, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill in a separate bowl until well combined. Serve alongside the warm eggplant and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal