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Oven-Roasted Eggplant with Ras El Hanout

Published: Oct 8, 2019 · Modified: Oct 21, 2019 by Bianca · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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oven roasted eggplant with ras el hanout seasoning

If you're looking for a simple veggie-filled meal, then this is it! Just prep the veggies and bake them in the oven. Done and done. You will love the flavorful, seasoned with ras el hanout, soft flesh of the eggplant and the crispy skin!

oven roasted eggplant with ras el hanout seasoning served with potato and leeks

It took me some time to get used to the consistency of eggplant, but now I love the different textures you get when you bake eggplant halves in the oven. Soft, squishy flesh and crispy skin... there aren't many vegetables like this.

I love adding lots of flavor to the eggplant flesh. Spices mixes like Ras el Hanout, Za'atar, or Garam Masala are a great option! In this case, I've used Ras el Hanout seasoning, which is commonly used in the North African cuisine.

There is no fixed list of ingredients, the blends vary from brand to brand, but typical ingredients include cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, chili, coriander seed, fenugreek, and turmeric. 

How to make Oven-Roasted Eggplant

The ingredients

You will need: 

  • eggplant (½ for 1 person)
  • olive oil
  • ras el hanout seasoning (or any other seasoning you prefer!)
  • salt

The basic steps

brushing eggplant with ras el hanout and oil

Step 1: Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut a diamond pattern into the flesh. Mix the oil with the ras el hanout and brush the eggplant flesh with the seasoned oil. Add a sprinkle of salt. 

oven-roasted eggplant, potatoes and leek on baking tray

Step 2: Transfer the eggplant to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. You can also add potatoes and leeks (add the leeks in the last 5 minutes of baking). Bake the eggplant (and potatoes) for 30 to 45 minutes until soft in the middle and crispy on the top. 

oven roasted eggplant with ras el hanout seasoning served with potatoes and leeks

You can serve the roasted eggplant with potatoes, leeks, and soy yogurt sauce (like I did) or couscous, quinoa or rice would be other options.

The potatoes and leeks are really simple to make. Just cut them in pieces, toss in oil and salt and bake in the oven with the eggplant. I've added the leeks only 5 minutes before everything is done, otherwise, they would get too brown.

For the soy yogurt dip, I've seasoned unsweetened soy yogurt with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Easy as that. 

fork digging into oven-roasted eggplant

If you're looking for more roasted eggplant recipes, I have a Middle-Eastern Inspired Eggplant with Raisin Walnut Rice recipe in my first cookbook - The Veginner's Cookbook. 

oven roasted eggplant with ras el hanout seasoning and yogurt sauce

More Vegan Recipes with Eggplant you will love

  • Vegan Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
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I hope you will enjoy this Oven-Roasted Eggplant seasoned with ras el hanout as much as I did! Let me know if you give it a try!

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oven roasted eggplant with ras el hanout seasoning served with potato and leeks

Oven-Roasted Eggplant with Ras El Hanout

Bianca Haun | Elephantastic Vegan
If you're looking for a simple veggie-filled meal, then this is it! Just prep the veggies and bake them in the oven. Done and done. You will love the flavorful, seasoned with ras el hanout, soft flesh of the eggplant and the crispy skin!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegan
Servings 1 people
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ eggplant
  • 2 teaspoons ras el hanout
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
  • Wash the eggplant and cut it in half lengthwise. Carefully cut a diamond pattern into the eggplant flesh.
  • Combine the oil with the ras el hanout seasoning. Brush the eggplant half with this mixture, sprinkle with salt and place them flesh-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes until soft and golden on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Ann says

    November 09, 2019 at 11:31 am

    ADORE this! It’s always a life saver for those days when I don’t wanna spend time cooking. Such a filling and affordable recipe. Plus, it’s really easy to prepare. Its simplicity makes this meal so appealing. And I especially love the crispy skin of baked eggplant.
    I haven’t made this super healthy dish for about a month. I’ll probably make it next week. Lucky me, I have all the ingredients at home.
    Thank you so much for sharing this and all of your helpful tips Bianca. I should definitely try your other vegan recipes with eggplant. Look forward to your new posts.

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  2. Jane says

    November 03, 2021 at 12:56 am

    I’ve never cooked eggplant this way before and it came out tender and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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