Garlic Herb Sautéed Italian Eggplant Recipe

This super easy and delicious Sautéed Italian Eggplant recipe is seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic for a flavorful side to any main!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

1 Large frying pan

Ingredients

4 Italian eggplants small varieties of globe eggplant about 5-7 inches long
6 Tablespoons olive oil divided, and more as needed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Flaky sea salt for serving optional
Fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Eggplant

Remove the stem and top of the eggplants and slice the eggplants into rounds. We recommend slicing them ¼” thick as the cooking time will be perfect to achieve a caramelized exterior and a creamy interior of each slice.
4 Italian eggplants

Sauté and Season the Eggplant

On medium-high heat, add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large frying pan. Once it heats up, sauté the eggplant in batches. Place some of the rounds in the pan in a single layer and season the top side with a little salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, and garlic powder. Each side will only take a few minutes. Flip and season the other side in the same manner.
6 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Once the exteriors get a deep caramel color, remove to a plate and season with a pinch of sea salt if desired. They can be held in a 250°F oven while you finish the remaining rounds. When doing these in batches, you may need to add a little bit more olive oil to the pan as eggplant is extremely absorbent. Serve!
Flaky sea salt for serving, Fresh basil

Notes

Substitutions:

Italian Seasoning: Any variety of simple seasonings can be used from anywhere around the world to change the flavor profile of the finished dish.
Garlic Powder: You can substitute onion powder if desired. Or use both! You can of course use fresh garlic if desired as well.

Storage:

How to store leftover sautéed eggplant: Store cooked eggplant In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to reheat leftover eggplant: The oven is a great way to reheat the eggplant on about 350°F.

Top Tip:

Choose smaller eggplants! For globe eggplants, the larger the eggplant the more bitter they can become. This recipe works with all varieties of eggplant.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 591mgPotassium: 1074mgFiber: 14gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg

Keyword eggplant, Italian vegetables

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