1 medium Eggplant ((~1 lb, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds))
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/4 cup Olive oil ((more as needed))
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Slice the eggplant crosswise to make circles, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Cut off the leafy end only after you are done slicing, so that you'll have more to grab onto as you slice. If the slices are damp, pat them dry.
Sprinkle the eggplant slices on both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Working in batches, add the eggplant slices in a single layer. Saute eggplant for 3-6 minutes per side, until soft, browned, and caramelized on both sides. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices, adding about 1-2 tablespoons of oil per batch.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 150 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
Protein: 1.2 g
Fat: 13.7 g
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Sodium: 148.2 mg
Sugar: 4.1 g
Reviews
veronika on 2026-05-17 (5 stars): We love eggplant not only in the summer, but year round. This is one easy side dish to make with any meal. One way we love to serve this eggplant is adding tomatoes on each slice, just perfect.
Jann Manning on 2026-03-30 (5 stars): Your Baked Chicken recipe is the best chicken I've ever had in my life.
PERIOD😋!!! Now I am scouring your website for all your recipes. 😃👍
Carrie Carliell on 2026-03-19 (5 stars): I absolutely loved it. Super easy. I thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I even added it to my salad.
Nihaela on 2026-03-14 (5 stars): Este o reteta foarte usoara si gustoasa.
Coda on 2025-11-26 (5 stars): It's not fair to leave a review since I only used the recipe as a guide to a new idea for cooking eggplants buuuuuut it was good enough for me to want to give it another try. I'll use less oil, maybe swapped with butter. But, overall really good! Thank you!
Jessica Mathis on 2025-10-27 (5 stars): Eggplants are my favorite! This recipe is delicious!
Lossie on 2025-10-16 (1 stars): I really wanted to love this recipe. I followed the instructions to a T. The wipe excess moisture off, microwave and then wipe moisture away again, season, and then fry over medium to medium low heat. I wish i would have just salted one side. It was way too salty but they never truly became crisp, still a little mushy.
Michelle Abrams on 2025-10-12 (5 stars): Made this on Oct 12th 2025. Very yummy. I did one batch with the listed amount of oil and the 2nd batch microwaving 1 min and then sautéed so I could use less oil.
Topped with shredded cheese and a marinara sauce. So happy. Thank you!
