Name: Roasted Eggplant Medley
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 medium-sized eggplant washed sliced thick with stem removed (skin on or off); 1/4 cup of more Italian flavored breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (more for sprinkling); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 tablespoons Pecorino Romano and Parmesan blended grated cheeses; cherry or grape tomatoes sliced (enough to top each slice); 1 pepper chopped or sliced; broccoli florets (fresh) enough for each slice; cooking spray or olive oil; salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste

Roasted Eggplant Medley is the easiest recipe to throw together in a hurry with an array of your favorite vegetables with a flavorful crispy cheesy breadcrumb topping that makes this dish perfect with any meal.

Served as a side dish, for a light lunch or even in a sandwich, we have many suggestions for this tasty eggplant recipe.

We also have some tips that make this eggplant super tender, not bitter at all, and can be used to top pasta, rice or just eat it as is.

Plus if you're a huge fan of eggplant like we are you'll want to check out our Eggplant Recipe Roundup dinner ideas.

We even have air fryer instructions for those who don't want to put that oven on!

The eggplant stays nice and crunchy on the outside and soft and moist inside and you can top the eggplant with any sliced vegetables you prefer.

We even have many suggestions for making these into a dressed-up appetizer with marinara sauce and mozzarella pizza eggplant bites!

There are a list of vegetables that roast easily and taste terrific you can choose from below.

Scroll down to get this easy to make these baked eggplant medley instructions.

Serving Suggestions for Baked Eggplant

in a sandwich with toasted garlic bread
top the eggplant with melted mozzarella cheese and pizza-style tomato sauce for an appetizer
layered for eggplant in a ricotta style casserole
use these as a side dish with any meal (these taste great without any addition)
serve on top of boiled pasta or cooked rice
drizzle with Alfredo or homemade marinara sauce or use store-bought

Other Cooking Methods

Pan Fried: Fry them in a small amount of vegetable oil blended with olive oil on a medium-high heat add the other vegetables off to the side of the pan and stir fry for a few minutes then top eggplant.
Air Fry: Preheat the fryer to 375 degrees and spray the basket. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs drizzle each slice with extra virgin olive oil top with peppers, tomato, and whatever other vegetables you prefer to fry the slices for 15 minutes or to your preference at 400 degrees preheated air fryer

Ingredients Needed to Make Roasted Eggplant Medley

eggplant peeled and sliced
table salt
dried basil
Italian flavored breadcrumbs (or use pork rinds for diabetic version, or gluten-free flour for allergies)
Parmesan cheese and Pecorino Romano cheese grated blended together
dried oregano
black pepper ( you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat)
granulated garlic powder
cooking spray or extra virgin olive oil you may need a little more for drizzling
sliced peppers, cherry or grape tomatoes, broccoli florets

Tips and Vegetable Ideas

for best results slice the eggplant thick
to remove bitterness salt on paper towels and drain for at least 30 minutes then rinse off the salt
use flavored breadcrumbs
for crispier coating, you can broil each side for an additional minute
for gluten-free refer to a gluten-free brand bread crumb at your local supermarket
substitute any vegetables you prefer but place eggplant on the bottom first
asparagus stalks, any kind of peppers. sliced in half brussels sprouts. chopped celery, yellow or green squash, thin sliced sweet potatoes, thin sliced regular potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, fresh spinach or arugula, shredded cabbage, thinly sliced carrots

eggplant slices with cheese and breadcrumbs

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Baking Eggplant

If you love eggplant this is the healthiest way is to roast it with cooking oil spray.

Keep in mind everyone prefers their vegetables cooked differently, we like them softer and not crunchy so you will have to adjust your timing to taste just like seasonings!

Using just a small amount of olive oil or cooking spray for that amazing crunchiness, on top of the breadcrumbs and mixing them together with a tad bit of olive oil will make them even crispier.

Our recipe for eggplant is thickly sliced and cooks up perfectly with any cooking method but if you're looking for the healthiest versions, baking eggplant is the way to go or air-fried.