Roasted Sweet Eggplant

Name: Roasted Sweet Eggplant
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt; 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt; ¾ cup olive oil; ¾ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Preparation info

4
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

Thin slices of eggplant roasted until they’re slightly charred, then sprinkled with balsamic vinegar. Don’t hesitate to try this luscious preparation.

Ingredients

1 large eggplant
1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt
¾

Side dish
Raw
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Cut the eggplant lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Lay the slices on paper towels, sprinkle with the coarse salt, and set aside for 1 hour.
Preheat the broiler.
Shake or wipe any excess liquid off the eggplant slices. Brush them lightly on both sides with some of the olive oil. Place the eggplant on a broiler rack or baking sheet lined with aluminu