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Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices

Published: Oct 27, 2022 · Modified: Jan 20, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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This is a terrific way to roast eggplants in the oven with way more less oil than the frying technique yet still has this deep golden color. The skin is chewy and the flesh is creamy. this roasted eggplant recipe works great for any eggplant recipes you have.
Total time 50 minutes
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Juicy eggplant slices with caramelized edges this is how roasted eggplants should taste like. This is how to roast eggplant slices perfectly, no more pale and ugly, no more cardboard eggplant slices

Next try this keto carb eggplant parmesan recipe.

Roasted eggplant slices on a white platter.

Have you ever tried to oven roast eggplants only to end up with cardboard like eggplants that looked pale and tasted nothing like eggplants should? Or may be wanted to try an amazing eggplant dish but panicked at the amount of oil needed for deep frying the eggplants? Here is the solution. Oven roasted eggplants with beautiful color, texture and way less oil.

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Expert Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 💬 FAQs
  • 🍽️ Serve With
  • Related Recipes
  • Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices
  • 👩‍🏫 My Experience

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Plump roasted eggplants with caramelized edges.
  • No more pale pathetic oven roasted eggplants, the color is beautiful which is really a problem for eggplant lovers.
  • Deliciously flavored you do not need any extra flavors.

📝 Ingredients

📋 Ingredient Notes

  • Eggplant, choose firm eggplants with a little give and make sure to choose ones that are heavy.
  • Salt: we'll need salt in two stages first for soaking and then a little more for seasoning.
  • Vinegar: to add to the soaking water for texture and bitterness.
  • Oil: our cooking fat here. Use whatever you like, I like using light olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Paprika: my secret ingredient for a gorgeous color.
  • Cumin: for flavoring.

🥄 Instructions

Acollage of four images showing how to roast eggplant slices in the oven.
  • Cut eggplants into thick slices about ½ to ¾ inch. Mix salt, vinegar and cold water in a deep bowl and immerse your eggplant pieces for 10-15 minutes.
  • In another small bowl or cup mix the oil with all the spices you are using. Do not forget to season with salt and taste for your liking.
  • Take the eggplant slices out of the water and press with a clean kitchen towel to squeeze water out. A salad spinner will be handy in this as well.
  • Arrange slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, brushed with the oil mixture, and lightly brush with the oil mixture.
A hand inserting a toothpick in eggplant slices to check for doneness.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flip and brush the other side then bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Check for your desired level of doneness using a toothpick.

💡 Expert Tips

  • Why do I soak in water rather than just salting? Well I've noticed that directly salting the eggplant might yield a saltier finished recipe for some although it is rinsed and dried. So I feel soaking is safer and then salting the oil to your liking.
  • Why vinegar and salt? soaking with vinegar and salt is done for many reasons. To prevent eggplant slices from browning, improve the texture and also cuts the bitterness of the eggplant.
  • Drying the eggplant beforehand gives a tastier and better textured end eggplant.
  • This recipe yields eggplant slices with a chewy skin and creamy flesh. If you like the crispy outer texture that roasted vegetables can sometimes get, cut the eggplant into smaller pieces.
  • Cooking time is very much dependable on what your needs are. If you like a chewy texture of the flesh cut back on the cooking time. For more crispy skin leave it a little longer but watch out as this can burn or turn into eggplant chips. So better experiment with a couple of slices first.

👩‍🍳 Variations

  • You can pretty much change the seasonings as well to match whatever you may wish to eat the eggplant with. Add garlic powder, basil, oregano, lemon pepper, thyme, garlic seasoning, Montreal chicken seasoning,… fresh and healthy every time.
  • If you want a little kick to it you can add red pepper flakes before putting in the oven.

🧺 Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, reheat in a 300F oven.

roasted eggplant slices on a baking shett.

💬 FAQs

Do you have to peel eggplant before you cook it?

My mom always peeled hers, and so I did. Until I think it was 2015 when one of my fellow bloggers convinced me not to. So sometimes I peel it into strips and other times I do not peel at all. From my experience, peeling completely will result in a collapsed and mushy eggplants.

How do you know when an eggplant is cooked?

Well it depends on you. Some people like it mushy while others don't. So I would suggest testing it with a toothpick, you'll feel the texture of the eggplant and sense it yourself.

Roasted eggplant sliced topped with Haloumi cheese.
Easy baked eggplant slices recipe is so versatile and can be used in many dishes.

🍽️ Serve With

  • I served mine in wraps with Halloumi cheese, greens and sauce.
  • Serve it on some ciabatta, with feta cheese and some marinara sauce. Or maybe goat cheese and pita chips.
  • Slather some pasta sauce and Parmesan on top for a low carb meal.
  • Make eggplant parmesan, it is so delicious.
  • Use it in a Maqluba dish and surprise the whole family.
  • Cut your eggplants in cubes and roast the same way to make eggplant salad or this garlicky eggplant side dish.
  • Make a simple meatless dinner with this eggplant grilled cheese sandwich.

Related Recipes

  • Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are bursting with Mediterranean flavors from a special spice mix of oregano, sumac, dried basil and more.
  • This moussaka recipe is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy night in. Meaty, saucy with creamy and custardy bechamel layer. Nothing can beat that!

If you like this recipe do not forget to give it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and attach a photo of your finished dish. It is always a pleasure of mine to see your photos and check your own take of the recipe. Thank you.

Eggplant slices on a roasting pan.

Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices

This is a terrific way to roast eggplants in the oven with way more less oil than the frying technique yet still has this deep golden color. The skin is chewy and the flesh is creamy. this roasted eggplant recipe works great for any eggplant recipes you have.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle East
Diet: Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Soaking: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 2 lb eggplant
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 liter cold water

Cooking mixture:

  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons paprika.
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl big enough to hold the water and eggplant slices, add cold water, salt and vinegar stir to dissolve.
  • Cut eggplants into 1 /2 inch slices and immerse in the water.
  • Leave the eggplant in this soaking mixture for 15 minutes. Press on them to immerse a couple of times in between as they will tend to float.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl or cup mix the cooking mixture ingredients together.
  • Brush the surface of the parchment paper lightly with the cooking mixture.
  • Take the eggplant slices out and place on a clean kitchen towel. Press with your hand to squeeze as much water out as you can.
  • Arrange eggplant slices on the baking sheet and brush them lightly with the oil mixture make sure to leave about 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture for later.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until almost done.
  • Take the baking sheet out, flip slices to the other side and brush again with the remaining oil mixture.
  • Pop in the oven again for another 10 minutes or until done to your liking.

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Notes

  •  I like using light tasting olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Eggplant slices will float to the surface so every now and then try to press on them a little.
  • Check this by inserting a toothpick in the eggplant slices.
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Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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First published Nov 15, 2019 . Last updated October 27, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

👩‍🏫 My Experience

I grew up with deep fried eggplants, my late father was a huge fan of eggplants and he was totally against oven roasted or even pan roasted eggplants. But he had a point, it looked so pale and boring let alone the texture. My mom has her way of frying eggplants that is crunchy outside with an inside texture than it not mushy. But no matter how hard she tried, eggplant still soaks a lot of oil!!
I hated eggplants when I was young, for the fact that when I bite into them they usually ooze with oil and this was seriously disgusting. I've tried oven roasting eggplants too but there was something missing every time.

I also did not like standing in front of the stove all this time waiting for the eggplants to fry properly. This took a lot of time and effort. So I really liked roasting in the oven as it saved me time.

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  1. Lindsey Khalil

    November 07, 2022 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    I'm so happy I found this. I've been making moussaka for my husband for a while and I'd roast the eggplant in the oven. But soaking them in the water mixture first has made a great difference in the texture for the whole dish. The paprika and cumin oil adds a nice extra flavor in the dish also. My husband couldn't stop eating it and was in a food coma by the end of dinner.

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    • Amira

      November 08, 2022 at 9:38 am

      I'm so glad you and your husband loved it Lindsey, I am a Moussaka hardcore fan too :).

      Reply
  2. Omnia

    November 17, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    MashaAllah great

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    • Amira

      November 21, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Thank you dear <3 .

      Reply
  3. Anna

    November 17, 2019 at 1:33 am

    5 stars
    It is an amazing recipe. I love it. Thank you very much

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    • Amira

      November 19, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you so much Anna for your sweet comment.

      Reply

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