🔹 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (or cut in half lengthwise for a bolder presentation!)
🔹 2 tablespoons olive oil
🔹 4 tablespoons butter, melted
🔹 3 cloves garlic, minced
🔹 1 teaspoon dried oregano
🔹 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for extra depth!)
🔹 1/2 teaspoon salt
🔹 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🔹 1/2 cup crumbled feta
🔹 Juice of 1/2 lemon
🔹 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
🌶️ Want some heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter!
Instructions
✔️ Slice eggplants into rounds or halve them lengthwise for a more rustic presentation.✔️ Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
✔️ Heat a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.✔️ Cook the eggplant for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply charred and tender.
✔️ In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.✔️ Stir in garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
✔️ Drizzle the garlic herb butter over the charred eggplant.✔️ Sprinkle with crumbled feta, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.✔️ Serve warm with pita bread, hummus, or a side salad! 🍽️ For an extra Mediterranean touch, top with pomegranate seeds or toasted pine nuts!