Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our tantalizing eggplant and green peppers sautéed with miso. This symphony of flavors features a medley of textures and colors, creating a delightful appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course. The smooth and succulent eggplant and crisp, vibrant green peppers are sautéed to perfection, infusing them with a smoky aroma and tender texture. The secret ingredient, miso paste, adds a savory and umami-rich depth of flavor, perfectly balancing the sweetness of the vegetables. Discover variations of this versatile dish, including a vegan option that swaps out the traditional oyster sauce for a plant-based alternative, and a spicy rendition that incorporates chili peppers for an extra kick. Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the harmonious blend of flavors in every bite.
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GRILLED EGGPLANT, PEPPERS AND ONIONS
The happy mix of eggplant, peppers and onions is found throughout the Mediterranean. Cooking the vegetables over hot coals adds a welcome smokiness, but even a stovetop grill gives a hint of smoky flavor, so don't fret if you can't grill outside. This salad is meant to be served at room temperature. Feel free to make it up to 2 hours ahead.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a bed of hot coals in a charcoal grill, or heat a stovetop grill to medium-high. Arrange eggplants, onions and peppers on a baking sheet. Paint vegetables lightly on both sides with olive oil.
- Working in batches, grill all vegetables on both sides until softened and lightly charred, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. When all vegetables are cooked, chop them into rough chunks and place in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the vinegar. Season well with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add capers and toss again.
- Transfer mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPER SALAD
This chilled roasted eggplant and bell pepper salad is a great side dish or an appetizer in the summer. Perfect for parties; just add a bowl of tortilla chips next to it. You can also serve this hot with grilled chicken or fish. Either way, it's delicious! Garnish with dill or parsley.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add eggplant and bell pepper. Saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Return sauteed onion to the skillet. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Transfer eggplant mixture to a baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool before serving, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 47.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
EGGPLANT AND GREEN PEPPERS SAUTEED WITH MISO.
Make and share this Eggplant and Green Peppers Sauteed with Miso. recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Vegetable
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut of stem of eggplants and peel leaving alternate stripes of skin.
- Cut into 1cm slices crosswise (I cut into 1cm chunks as I can't get Japanese eggplant and am using the big, fat purple ones).
- Soak in water for 5 minutes and then drain.
- Deseed the peppers and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the sesame oil in a frypan and saute the eggplant over high heat; add the peppers and saute further.
- When the vegetables become soft, add the miso and sugar and saute until the miso begins to caramelise.
- Add the mirin, sake, dashi and cook over a medium heat until the liquid is almost gone.
MISO-GLAZED EGGPLANT
Miso-glazed eggplant (Nasu dengaku) is on many Japanese menus, and it's a dish I always order. It's incredibly easy to make at home. I roast the eggplant first, then brush it with the glaze and run it under the broiler. The trick is getting the timing right so the glaze caramelizes but doesn't burn. That's a guessing game in my old Wedgewood oven, because the broiler door has no window.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer or side dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and cut off the stem and calyx. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut an incision down the middle of each half, making sure not to cut through the skin, but cutting down to it. Salt the eggplant lightly and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and brush with sesame oil.
- Blot the eggplants with paper towels and place, cut side down, on the baking sheets. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the skin is beginning to shrivel and the flesh is soft. Remove from the oven, carefully turn the eggplants over, and preheat the broiler.
- To make the glaze, combine the mirin and sake in the smallest saucepan you have and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 20 seconds, taking care not to boil off much of the liquid, then turn the heat to low and stir in the miso and the sugar. Whisk over medium-low heat without letting the mixture boil, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sesame oil.
- Brush the eggplants with the miso glaze, using up all of the glaze. Place under the broiler, about 2 inches from the heat, and broil for about 1 minute, until the glaze begins to bubble and looks shiny. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool if desired or serve hot. To serve, cut the eggplant halves on the diagonal into 1- to 1-1/2-inch slices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 684 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
Tips:
- Choose firm, glossy eggplants: This ensures that they are fresh and will hold their shape during cooking.
- Cut the eggplants into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Soak the eggplants in salted water before cooking: This helps to remove any bitterness from the eggplants.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: This will help to prevent the eggplants and peppers from sticking.
- Cook the eggplants and peppers over high heat: This will help to caramelize the vegetables and give them a slightly smoky flavor.
- Add the miso paste towards the end of cooking: This will help to preserve its flavor and prevent it from burning.
- Serve the dish immediately: This will ensure that the vegetables are still crispy and flavorful.
Conclusion:
This stir-fried eggplant and green pepper dish is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The combination of eggplants, green peppers, and miso paste creates a flavorful and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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