Roasted Graffiti Eggplant Recipe With Feta
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Graffiti Eggplants
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
Instructions
Preheat The Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare The Eggplants:
- Wash the Graffiti eggplants and trim off the ends. Cut them in half lengthwise, leaving the stems intact for presentation.
Score The Eggplants:
- Use a sharp knife to make shallow diagonal cuts into the flesh of the eggplants, creating a diamond pattern. Take cautious not to sever the skin.
Season And Roast:
- Arrange the eggplants with scores onto a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over them and season with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Make sure to rub the seasonings into the cuts to infuse flavor.
- Roast the eggplants in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
Add Feta And Olives:
- Remove the eggplants from the oven, and evenly distribute the crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives on top of each half of the eggplant.
Final Roasting:
- Place the eggplants back in the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the feta cheese melts and turns golden.
Garnish:
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the Graffiti Eggplants. The vibrant green color will beautifully contrast with the deep purple of the eggplants.