This summer favorite is lovely way to prepare eggplant - the roasted makes it nice and smokey, while the mint rounds out the dish with a bright finish!
1medium eggplantpeeled if desired and cut into 1-inch cubes
2Tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
1/4 - 1/2tsp.kosher saltsea salt, or other coarse salt
1/2tsp. ground cumin
1/2tsp. garlic powder
2Tbsp. fresh mintchopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Toss the eggplant in a bowl with the oil, salt, cumin, and garlic powder. (If the garlic powder has added salt, reduce or eliminate the table salt from the ingredients.)
Spread the eggplant in a single layer on the baking sheet, and roast it for about 25 minutes, tossing it after about 15 minutes.
Remove it from the oven and toss it with the fresh mint.