Simple Sautéed Eggplant with Garlic
Easy, aromatic, and ideal for snacking with a piece of flatbread
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
- 1 large eggplant, or equivalent
- 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more as needed
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- salt and pepper
- fresh herbs for garnish
Chop up the eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
Add olive oil to a large skillet over low heat.
Chop garlic and add to the oil as it heats. Monitor to prevent burning.
Add eggplant pieces to the skillet in an even layer, without crowding the pan.
Add the eggplant browns, turn each piece over so that all sides are cooked evenly.
Remove cooked eggplant cubes to a dish as they are done. Add more olive oil if needed to finish cooking remaining eggplant chunks.
When all the eggplant is cooked, chop fresh herbs and sprinkle over the eggplant. Serve with fresh tomatoes and some flatbread!
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