Heart-Healthy Aubergine Rotie
Delight your taste buds while nourishing your body with the "Heart-Healthy Aubergine Rotie," a wholesome dish that highlights the buttery richness of roasted aubergines (eggplants). Infused with a fragrant medley of fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic, this recipe combines simple preparation with bold Mediterranean flavors. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a splash of zesty lemon juice, the golden-brown aubergine slices are roasted to tender perfection, making them an ideal guilt-free side dish or vegetarian main course. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this oven-roasted aubergine recipe is low in saturated fat, rich in antioxidants, and brimming with heart-healthy ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, it’s a nutritious choice that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines (eggplants)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the aubergines lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Lay the aubergine slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
Brush the aubergine slices generously with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip the aubergines and roast for another 15 minutes until golden brown and tender.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with lemon juice, and allow them to cool slightly.
Serve the aubergines warm, garnished with chopped parsley, as a healthy side dish or a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2489 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
