Aubergines With Garlic and Parsley ( Serve Warm or Cold )

Delicious garlicky aubergines which I use as a side dish , vegetarian dish when mixed with mushrooms sauteed in butter, and on crostini or bruschetta.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  aubergines
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 2 -6  minced garlic cloves, . i like six but not the after effect
• 2  tablespoons flat leaf parsley (optional)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Clean and slice aubergines 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick lengthwise.
2. Sprinkle with salt, and let stand 15 minutes in a rice colander to drain if you think they might be bitter.
3. Rinse aubergines and pat dry with kitchen paper.
4. Salt and pepper the slices.
5. Heat olive oil in skillet over med heatand brown each side 3 -4 minute.
6. Turn heat very low and cook uncovered till soft.
7. Top slices of aubergines with chopped or crushed garlic, and turn for garlic to brown (do not burn ) top the reverse side too with garlic , turn to brown, and let cook a few minutes,.
8. Lastly add chopped parsley.