Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Marinated Eggplant (Brinjal / Aubergine) - microwave

1 eggplant

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1/2 teaspoon crushed chillies

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Oil

Slice the eggplant, place in glass microwavable container with 2/3 cup boiling water – microwave on high with lid on for 12 minutes.  Drain.  Place into jar / container.

Mix the lemon juice, garlic, chilli, oregano, salt & pepper together, spoon over the eggplant in jar.  Close the jar, shake 1-2 times.  Cover eggplant with oil.

Seal the jar or container and allow to marinade for at least 6 hours but up to 1-2 weeks in the fridge.

Use on sandwich, with cheeses or in Moussaka! 

Photo:  Alma Pretorius 

Recipe: Easy marinated eggplant - Simply Delicious

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