If you are not a garlic lover like I am, add only 2-3 garlic cloves instead of a whole garlic bulb.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Salads
Servings: 4servings
Author: Natalija
Ingredients
2large eggplant
1/2lemon(juice only)
1bulbgarlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
6Tbspolive oil
1/2bunchfresh parsley or cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
Heat the oven to its hottest setting,typically around 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and turn on the broil. Cut the eggplant into 1-2 inch cubes. Transfer them to a baking sheet and spread out into a single layer.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Peel garlic and smash it with a heavy knife.
Add garlic and pepper, give it a good mix with spatula or your hand.
Place a rack on top of your oven and cook the eggplant cubes for 10 minutes. Carefully take the eggplant out and stir it with a spatula. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Taste the eggplant. Cook for another 5 minutes if needed.
Remove the eggplant from the oven. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot or room temperature.