Name: Roasted Aubergine (Oven Baked)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 Aubergines; 2 tbsp Olive Oil ((Or Oil Of Choice)); Salt (To Taste); Black Pepper (To Taste)

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Oven Roasted Aubergine

Here’s how to make oven roasted aubergine (eggplant) that’s baked to perfection in the oven! This recipe is easy, simple and quick. Let’s get cooking…

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Roasted aubergine drizzled with avocado oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper. I don’t think cooking can get any easier than this!

This is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy aubergine, as it’s roasted in the oven, the texture turns out tender, tasty and far from being mushy!

I often forget that aubergines exist (I’m sure I’m not the only one) but actually, it makes a great side, appetiser or main veggie dish to make throughout the week. Whenever I make this, I like to add a side of garlic butter prawns and a sprinkling of coriander, and the taste is INSANE.

Aubergine baked in the oven and garnished

Roasted Aubergine (Eggplant)

If you’re wondering what aubergine is, then you most likely call it Eggplant. Yes, aubergine and eggplant are exactly the same, so you can enjoy this recipe wherever you are in the world!

I’m a big fan of roasting veggies, especially aubergines (that tends to be quite mild in flavour), this is because a little heat in the oven brings out its natural flavours. Plus, I find that it turns the texture juicy in the middle and firm around the sides – which is the perfect combo of textures.

Recipe Ingredients

Below are the few ingredients I used for this recipe:

Aubergines: I roasted two medium aubergines cut into halves, but you can also cut them into slices (they roast way quicker in the oven this way).
Oil: I used avocado oil, but you can also use olive oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil or any other oil suitable for roasting.
Salt & Black Pepper: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Occasionally, I also like to add a sprinkling of garlic granules too.

How To Make Oven Roasted Aubergine

Here’s a summary of how I bake these aubergines in the oven. You can get the full recipe instructions on the recipe card below:

Step One:

I always slice the stalks off before slicing each aubergine in half lengthways (like in my picture above on the left).

Sometimes I cut the aubergines into slices (like the picture on the right), cutting it this way reduces the cooking time. Generally, I like to cut aubergines in halves, but this takes roughly 35 to 40 minutes to roast in the oven. If you cut aubergines into slices (lengthways), then they take only 20 to 25 minutes.

Step Two:

Aubergines scored in criss-cross pattern

I place the aubergines onto a roasting tray that is lined with parchment paper (to prevent sticking), I lay them flat side up.

Next, I score the flesh of each aubergine across the width and the length (like a criss-cross pattern). The scoring should be no more than 1cm deep.

Step Three:

Aubergines seasoned with oil, salt and black pepper

Oil is brushed over the aubergines then I sprinkle salt and black pepper on top.

Last but not least, I place the aubergines in the oven and roast them for 35 to 40 minutes or until they have softened.

My Top Tips To Prevent Mushy Aubergines

One thing we don’t want is mushy aubergines! So here are a few tips I’ve put together to prevent this:

Roast At A High Oven Temperature: I always avoid roasting aubergines on a low and slow temperature. Instead, roasting at a high temperature will help maintain the aubergines firmness whilst containing the juice within it.
Roast Skin Side Up: Roasting skin side up allows the liquid to seep onto the tray as opposed to being held within it.
Salt Aubergines: Many people salt aubergines to help remove excess water, however I have tried this and noticed no major differences. I like to roast at a high temperature and that alone works for me.

How To Salt Aubergines: If you want to try this method, sprinkle a teaspoon of salt over the aubergines and mix it in. Leave the aubergines in a colander for at least 15 minutes, then rinse it off. Pat dry, drizzle oil, add seasonings and bake it in the oven. Let me know if it works for you in the comments.

How To Serve

I like to add toppings to make this aubergine even more filling and tasty. In my pictures, I serve this dish with a drizzling of my homemade garlic sauce, this combo is so delicious, and I just love it.

I also like to serve roasted aubergines with homemade peppercorn sauce, especially when I’m serving it with steak. For a little bit of a tasty twist, you could add a dollop of this red onion chutney too.

To turn this dish into a filling meal, I think these chicken goujons, this honey mustard gammon and even this sausage plait will work well.

I usually sprinkle fresh coriander, parsley or chives over the roasted aubergine once its baked, but you can also add fresh or dried herbs before baking it in the oven if you wish

How To Store & Keep

Roasted aubergines are best served freshly baked, though you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When I’m ready to eat it, I reheat it in the microwave or in the oven.

I wouldn’t recommend freezing aubergines as it will defrost very mushy! Aubergines have a high-water content, so it will become really soggy once defrosted.

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