• Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Prepare the Marinade

• In a small bowl, combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Add sea salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning mix, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
• Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth marinade.

Prepare the Eggplant

• Cut off the ends of the eggplant and discard them.
• Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
• Lay the eggplant slices on a baking sheet.

Marinate the Eggplant

• Using a basting brush, coat each eggplant slice with the prepared marinade on one side.
• Flip the eggplant slices and brush the other side with the marinade.

Bake the Eggplant

• Cook the eggplant in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, flip the eggplant slices and cook for another 10 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown and tender.

Garnish and Serve

• Once the eggplant slices are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
• Sprinkle a little minced garlic and a drizzle of olive oil on top of each eggplant slice.
• Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on each slice and enjoy!