Perfect Oven-Roasted Eggplant Cubes

Name: Perfect Oven-Roasted Eggplant Cubes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 700 g eggplant; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Transform simple eggplant into caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth bites with this easy roasting method. These versatile cubes are soft on the inside and perfectly browned on the outside, making them an ideal healthy side dish or salad topper.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

eggplant
700 g
olive oil
3 tbsp
salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 240°C (450°F) or 220°C (430°F) for fan-forced ovens.

Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. This is highly recommended to ensure the eggplant doesn't stick and you don't lose the delicious caramelized surface.

Cut the eggplant into uniform cubes, approximately 3 cm (1.2 inches) in size. Place the cubes into a large mixing bowl.

Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss well until every cube is evenly coated.

Spread the cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Roast for 20 minutes.

Remove the tray from the oven, turn the cubes over, and roast for a further 10 minutes. The edges should be beautifully caramelized and the inside soft, without being shriveled.