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Spanish Garlic Eggplant

Spanish Garlic Eggplant

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 130 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 16 grams
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.15 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat dry the eggplant, then cut into rounds that are between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick (1 cm)

  2. Place all the slices in a single layer and sprinkle with sea salt on both sides, transfer into a colander and let them sit for 30 minutes

  3. Meanwhile, roughly chop 6 cloves garlic and add into a mortar, along with 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley and a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle, pound down until you form a paste like texture

  4. After 30 minutes, transfer the slices of eggplant over some paper towels, all in a single layer, pat completely dry and season with black pepper just on one side

  5. Heat a large nonstick grill pan or fry with a medium-high heat

  6. After 4 minutes and the pan is hot, drizzle in 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive and add the slices of eggplant, in a single layer, so cook in batches, cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer into a serving dish, do this until all the eggplant is done

  7. Using the same pan, lower to a low heat, add in 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil and the garlic mixture, mix continuously for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat

  8. Spread the garlic mixture over the slices of eggplant, then sprinkle with a kiss of sweet smoked Spanish paprika, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika I used in this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Garlic Eggplant
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 307mg9%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 466IU9%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.