This Smoky Garlic Eggplant Will Make You Stop Buying Meat! 🍆🔥

This smoky garlic eggplant is so rich and satisfying, you won't even miss the meat! 🔥 Thick eggplant steaks brushed with a smoked paprika & garlic marinade, baked until tender, topped with golden zucchini and melted mozzarella — plus a fresh chickpea salad on the side. INGREDIENTS: • 1 eggplant • 2 cloves of garlic • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon of oregano • A pinch of salt & ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons of olive oil For the topping: • 1 zucchini • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil • 2 cloves of garlic • Salt & ground black pepper • 100 g mozzarella For the chickpea salad: • 300 g canned chickpeas • ½ of a long cucumber • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • Salt to taste HOW TO MAKE IT: 1. Cut the eggplant into thick slices and make shallow cuts. 2. Mix the garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil — brush it over the eggplant. 3. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes. 4. Fry the zucchini until golden, add garlic, salt and pepper. 5. Top the eggplant with zucchini and mozzarella — back in the oven for 8–10 minutes. 6. Toss together a quick chickpea & cucumber salad — and serve! If this recipe made you hungry, a like would make my day! ❤️ Subscribe for more easy eggplant recipes! #eggplant #eggplantrecipe #smokyeggplant #vegetarian #comfortfood