Balsamic-Glazed Aubergine

Method

1. 1Salt aubergine slices and rest 10 minutes; wipe dry.
2. 2Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet, brown quickly aubergine 3 minutes per side till golden.
3. 3Add garlic, oregano, chilli flakes; cook 30 seconds.
4. 4Beat balsamic and maple, pour in; let it bubble and coat with sticky liquid the slices, 2 minutes.
5. 5Drizzle remaining olive oil; scatter basil and parsley.
6. 6Top with pine nuts — sweet-tart-tender.