Many people have had some unfortunate encounter with eggplant where it turned too spongy, too bitter, or too soggy and overcooked
After roasting, add greek yogurt and oregano on top :)
select your eggplant - it should be heavy for its size, and the skin should be tight and unblemished. I like to give the eggplant a gentle squeeze to feel for any dents or soft spots.
salt eggplant before cooking - extracting excess moisture (and any bitterness out) while enhancing flavor - Salt also breaks the eggplant’s spongy texture, turning it more tender and creamy once cooked
Salting: - Slice and add salt on each side - Let the slices sit for about 30 minutes - or so until you see some beads of water on the surface - Be sure to wipe the eggplant dry and remove excess salt before cooking
Mediterranean oven-roasted eggplant
crispy - Slice the eggplant thinly (1-inch or even 3/4-inch slices)
roasting in a hot oven for about 35 minutes or until crispy and tender
For seasoning, I used a combination of thyme and sumac. Then I added a good handful of fresh chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts and pomegranate seeds (ariles.)
go Greek with a touch of oregano and a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top
Citations: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/roasted-eggplant-recipe/