Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Crisps (Printable)
Crispy roasted eggplant slices with Parmesan and Mediterranean herbs, ideal as a savory snack or appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium eggplants (approximately 1.3 pounds), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
→ Cheese
02 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 3.5 ounces)
→ Herbs & Seasonings
03 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
11 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring pieces do not overlap.
03 - Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through cooking time, until eggplant is golden and tender.
05 - Remove baking sheets from the oven. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over each eggplant slice.
06 - Return to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the Parmesan is melted, bubbly, and beginning to crisp.
07 - Allow crisps to cool for 3 to 5 minutes to firm up slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The contrast between silky eggplant and crispy cheese topping is absolutely addictive
- They come together in under an hour but look like you spent all afternoon cooking
- Perfect for everything from cocktail hour nibbles to a light summer dinner
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the enemy of crispy, so use two sheets if needed
- Letting them cool for those few minutes seems silly but makes all the difference for texture
03 -
- Broil for just 1 to 2 minutes after adding the cheese if you want extra crispy edges
- Pecorino Romano makes a fantastic sharper substitute if you love bold flavors