Roasted Eggplant

How to Cook Roasted Eggplant

Eggplant has antioxidants like vitamins A and C, which help protect your cells against damage. It's also high in natural plant chemicals called polyphenols, which may help cells do a better job of processing sugar if you have diabetes.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 82g | Sodium: 581mg

Ingredients

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: 50 minutes

PRESSURE RELEASE: 10 minutes

TOTAL COOKING TIME: 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • one1-2 poundsglobe eggplant
  • 1 tablespoonsea salt
  • 4-6tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
  • Set your oven to Pre-heat to 400 °F. Wash the eggplant on the outside.
  • Cut the eggplant into slices.
  • Put 2-3 tbsp of olive oil over each slice.
  • Sprinkle with the flaked sea salt.
  • Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the eggplant starts to brown and soften.
  • Once the eggplant is soft, turn on your broil oven option. You can flip the eggplant and broil the eggplant on the other side. 
  • Remove and cool so that it's just warm to the touch. Scoop out the interior of the eggplant and use as desired.