
Appetizers
Baked Eggplant Halves
45 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. I’ll go into more detail below,
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2

Cut the eggplants lengthwise without cutting off the stem. Score them in a crosshatch pattern, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and let stand for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 3

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Rinse the eggplants in cold water and gently squeeze out the excess water. Place them cut side down on a rack. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Step 4

Meanwhile, mix olive oil, Italian herbs, and minced garlic.
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Step 5

Remove the eggplants from the oven. Transfer them to a baking dish, brush with aromatic herb oil, and bake for another 10 minutes.
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Step 6

Baked eggplant halves are ready.