Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance on your palate! Embark on an exciting adventure with our eggplant bruschetta extravaganza. This delightful appetizer is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender roasted eggplant slices topped with a vibrant medley of fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and tangy olives. Drizzled with a luscious balsamic glaze, each bite is a burst of Mediterranean sunshine.
But our eggplant adventure doesn't stop there! We've gathered a collection of irresistible recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable. From classic Italian pasta dishes like Pasta alla Norma, where eggplant takes center stage, to creative salads and hearty casseroles, our recipes offer something for every palate.
For those seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal, our Eggplant Parmesan Skillet is a lifesaver. Crispy eggplant slices are smothered in a rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, creating a comforting and satisfying dish. And if you're craving something refreshing and light, the Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad is a delightful option, combining grilled eggplant, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella.
Explore the depths of eggplant's potential with our Roasted Eggplant Dip, a smoky and flavorful spread perfect for gatherings. Or dive into the vibrant colors of our Eggplant and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry, a colorful and healthy dish that brings Asian flavors to your table.
No matter your culinary preferences, our diverse selection of eggplant recipes promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to elevate your cooking skills and impress your family and friends with these eggplant masterpieces.
CRISPY EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
One word describes this summer appetizer..."wonderful"! The crispy exterior of the tender eggplant slices and the robust taste of tomato and basil topping create a dynamic flavor duo. It's delicious served chilled or at room temperature.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place eggs in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip eggplant in the flour mixture, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion and basil. Top each eggplant slice with mozzarella cheese and tomato mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHUNKY EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the eggplant on a half sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Reserve the bowl. Put it in the oven and bake until nicely charred, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the red pepper flakes and the garlic. Cook until the garlic browns, about for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the onion. Cook until onion softens, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and transfer it back to same bowl it was tossed in prior to baking. Add the onion mixture, the olives, capers, and roasted red peppers. Toss to combine. Add the sherry vinegar, fresh parsley and oregano and toss until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for 25 to 30 minutes to cool and marry the flavors.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and the smoky paprika. Spread the oil mixture on both sides of each piece of bread. Heat a grill pan over high heat and toast the bread until grill marks form, flipping once. Remove the eggplant from the refrigerator and spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons on top of each piece of bread. Serve.
GRILLED EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
Fancy toast. That's what this recipe is all about. Between the zesty garlic-rubbed bread, creamy ricotta, sweet honey-roasted tomatoes and smoky grilled eggplant, it's like a party in my mouth!
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 large bruschetta
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the eggplant in a colander. Sprinkle generously with salt and let stand 30 minutes. (This removes the excess water from the eggplant.) Rinse the eggplant and arrange in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat dry. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (see Cook's Note).
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush the eggplant and bread slices with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and pepper.
- Line a small rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Toss the grape tomatoes, vinegar, honey and the remaining tablespoon olive oil on the foil. Bake the tomatoes until they burst, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill the eggplant until browned and tender, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Grill the bread until toasted and grill marks appear, 1 minute on each side. Rub the cut sides of the garlic on the bread. Set aside.
- Transfer the tomatoes to a medium bowl. Coarsely chop the eggplant and add to the tomatoes. Add the chopped basil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the ricotta onto the grilled bread. Top with the eggplant mixture and garnish with additional basil. Cut the bread in half, if desired.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) BRUSCHETTA
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SweetySJD
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and gently toss.
- Let stand about 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
- Coat both sides of each slice with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place on a broiler pan.
- Top eggplant with tomatoes, basil and cheeses.
- Broil until eggplant is tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 255.9, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3, Protein 4.7
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA
Use your favourite marinara sauce! This is so easy and good you'll wonder why you avoided trying it. From "The Sopranos" The one hour of prep time includes 30 minutes of draining.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the eggplants and cut them into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Layer the slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with salt.
- Let drain for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
- Pour about 1/2 inch oil a large deep skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Fry the slices, in a single layer, turning once, until browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a shallow baking dish.
- Make a layer of eggplant slices, overlapping them slightly.
- Top with a layer of mozzarella, another layer of sauce, and a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- Repeat the layering, ending with eggplant, sauce, and grated cheese.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the mozzarella is melted.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
Here's a memorable take on an all-time classic. Maxine Petersohn tops eggplant slices with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese before broiling them. "My family thoroughly enjoys them," she pens from Cortez, Florida.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and gently toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Coat both sides of each slice with cooking spray. Place on a broiler pan. Top eggplant with tomatoes, basil and cheeses. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until eggplant is tender and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OVEN FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
This recipe appeared in "Cooking Light" magazine. This is a non-traditional way to prepare eggplant, but it really cuts the calories.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
- Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
- Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
- Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.
FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
An adopted recipe I've not tried. Here's hwat the OP says about it: "Very easy fried eggplant. Just like shake n' bake!My husband really likes this recipe. He says it's the best fried eggplant he ever had. Easy to make this "parmesan" by adding sauce, mozzerella and baking. Very cheap too!! One SMALL eggplant feeds 6!"
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oil in pan on medium till a splash of water sizzles on it.
- Put everything in a giant freezer ziploc bag EXCEPT the eggplant, oil and eggs.
- Skake it up well.
- Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg and add to bag about 3-4 at a time.
- Shake them up good.
- Place battered slices in hot oil.
- flip after 2 minutes.
- Remove when browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total.
- Continue until all slices are done.
- I always make this with pasta, garlic bread and my stuffed mushrooms (recipe posted).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.4, Fat 77.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 74.6, Sodium 796.5, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.6
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe eggplants with smooth, unblemished skin.
- To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, salt it and let it rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a grill or griddle pan to cook the eggplant slices for a smoky flavor.
- Top the eggplant slices with a variety of toppings, such as tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pesto, or roasted vegetables.
- Serve the eggplant bruschetta immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Eggplant bruschetta is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it is also a healthy and satisfying meal. With its smoky flavor and variety of toppings, eggplant bruschetta is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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