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Prep time
4 minutes
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Cook time
25 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Learn how to make roasted fairytale eggplant with lemon in this easy recipe. Small eggplants have great flavor and can be effortlessly baked in the oven for a unique appetizer or side dish that's ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
—Felice Key West
Ingredients
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1 pound
Fairytale eggplants
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1
lemon
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salt
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freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack set in the center of the oven.
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Rinse and pat dry the eggplants with paper towels. Slice each eggplant in half lengthwise, through the stem.
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Arrange the slices on a baking sheet with the cut side up. Brush olive oil over the cut side and season with salt and pepper. Place the lemons on the baking sheet face down.
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Roast for 20-30 minutes or until the eggplant is golden brown and tender, flipping once after 10 minutes. The lemons do not get flipped.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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