Eggplants with Mediterranean flavors, either baked or cooked in an air fryer
Vegan and vegetarian dish, great as a side in traditional cuisine.
Easy to make and will give you great satisfaction.
The mix of herbs from our Mediterranean will enhance its flavor. Plus, the scent and aroma of good old extra virgin olive oil will make this simple dish a true champion at your table.
Per one hundred grams, an eggplant is composed of over 90 grams of water.
Carbohydrates make up about 2.5 percent of its mass, as do fibers; totaling around 18 calories.
The most present mineral is potassium; in smaller quantities, there are phosphorus, sodium, and calcium.

Thought for you:

Cost: Very economical
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Electric oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients

2 eggplants (medium)
3 cloves garlic
dried oregano
3 sprigs mint
sprigs lemon thyme
4 leaves basil
salt
pepper (ground)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Eggplants with Mediterranean Flavors

Tools

Cutting board
Knife
Baking tray
Oven

Preparation of Eggplants with Mediterranean Flavors

Wash the eggplants, remove the stem, and then cut them in half.
With a sharp knife, make incisions all the way through, but be careful not to cut through. Then place them on a non-stick baking tray.
Use your fingers to open the slits and add a pinch of salt inside.
Finely chop the oregano, lemon thyme, and half of the mint, combine the herbs in a small cup with the olive oil, and…
Brush the eggplants.
Preheat the oven to 392°F (200°C) with fan and place the tray at mid-height.
Bake for 20 minutes. Then turn off the oven and let them rest inside for another 10 minutes. Take them out and let them cool.
In an air fryer, after preheating, cook at 374°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, and turn them halfway.
When the eggplants have cooled, peel the garlic and slice it.
Place each slice here and there in the slits. Scatter the remaining mint leaves around and bring to the table. Here are the Baked Eggplants with Mediterranean Flavors.