Discover a culinary journey with our Eggplant Aubergine Crepes with Spinach Filling, where Mediterranean flavors dance on your palate. Embark on a delightful adventure as we guide you through three enticing recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. From the classic Eggplant Aubergine Crepes, where tender eggplant slices embrace a savory spinach filling, to the tantalizing Eggplant Aubergine Crepes with Feta and Herbs, where creamy feta cheese and aromatic herbs elevate the dish to new heights. And for those seeking a vegan delight, our Eggplant Aubergine Crepes with Vegan Ricotta and Spinach provide a satisfying and flavorful alternative. Unleash your inner chef and prepare to savor the symphony of flavors in these Eggplant Aubergine Crepe creations.
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EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) " CREPES" WITH SPINACH FILLING
I must admit, I've never tried this. But the picture in the magazine (something at the doctor's office) looked absolutely delicious. My grandfather loved eggplant, but nobody else in the family did. I thought I'd at least give this a try in the summer when the eggplants and fresh spinach come in. I wish now I'd ripped out the picture for reference. So, if you give this a try, let me know how it turns out!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the broiler. Peel and cut the eggplant into eight 1/4-inch slices. Brush each slice with oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoons basil, salt, and pepper. Broil 5 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine washed spinach and the water. Cook 3 minutes or until wilted. Rinse with very cold water and drain very well. Mix with ricotta cheese and the 1/2 cup Italian blend cheese.
- Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Roll 1/4 cup of mixture up jelly-roll style in each slice and place on top of the marinara. Pour on the remaining sauce and sprinkle with 1 tablespoons of the Italian cheese on each. Cover and bake 10 minutes. Remove cover and bake 3 minutes more to brown.
ITALIAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CREPES
Delicious Italian/ Mediterranean-style eggplant rollups filled with a mixture of Ricotta cheese and spinach and topped with tomato sauce. The thinly sliced eggplant itself forms a crepe as opposed to the French batter crepes we are usually familiar with.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Cheese
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Cut eggplant lengthwise into thin slices.
- Sprinkle each side lightly with salt.
- Place in a colander weighted with a heavy plate and let stand one hour.
- Dip each slice on both sides in seasoned flour.
- Sauté lightly on both sides until golden.
- Add oil as needed.
- Keep warm.
- Mean while grate parmesan or romano cheese in food processor with steel blade.
- Combine with ricotta, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add spinach and blend.
- Place several tablespoons of spinach mixture in center of crepe.
- Roll up and place seam sides down in a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- Top with tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
- To prepare tomato sauce for eggplant crepes: Place vegetables in a food processor with steel blade.
- Process until finely chopped.
- In large saucepan, sauté vegetables in olive oil with garlic, basil, oregano and thyme until tender.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
- Transfer to food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Pour over eggplant crepes before heating in oven.
- Makes 2+1/2 cups sauce.
- Notes: When I'm in a hurry I will use one of the good home style Italian sauces with peppers and vegetables on the grocery shelf like Aunt Millie's or Classico, instead of making this sauce.
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI WITH SPINACH & RICOTTA
These Eggplant Rollatini are stuffed with spinach and ricotta for a lighter and absolutely delicious dinner, they can also be prepped in advance to make weeknight meals even easier and tastier!
Provided by Emily Kemp
Categories Main Course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/. Cut the tops off the eggplant/aubergine then cut into slices around 1cm / 1/4 inch thick. Place on a lined baking tray, brush with a little olive oil (2 tbsp) and bake for 20 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile add half tbsp of olive oil to a frying pan and add the spinach, stir so it doesn't burn until completely wilted. Remove from the pan and let cool.
- To make the tomato sauce, add a tbsp of olive oil to the frying pan. Add the finely chopped shallot and garlic to the pan.
- Sauté for 1 minute then add the chopped tomatoes. Rinse out any excess tomato from the can with 1/4 cup (60ml) water and add it to the sauce alongside the tomato paste, oregano and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce reduce and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze out any extra moisture from the wilted spinach then finely chop and add to a large bowl. Add the ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until thoroughly combined.
- To assemble the eggplant roll-ups, add a spoonful of ricotta mixture (about a heaped tbsp) in the centre of a slice of eggplant then roll it up. Repeat with the rest of the eggplant and ricotta mixture.
- Add 3/4 of the tomato sauce to the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the eggplant roll-ups in the baking dish then top with the remaining sauce. Top with mozzarella then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the mozzarella is golden and melted and everything is heated right through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 314 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BUREKAS WITH SPINACH OR EGGPLANT FILLING
These little pocket pastries are adapted from the ones made at Congregation Or VeShalom in Atlanta. The women there make theirs with oil, which is traditional, but this version with butter is more tender. The dough is easy to work with and the fillings are delicious on their own; use any leftovers in eggs for breakfast.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories lunch, snack, pastries, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield About 20 burekas
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- If using the eggplant-tomato filling, heat the oven to 425 degrees. Pierce the eggplant several times with a knife and roast on a parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet until the eggplant collapses and is completely soft, 35 to 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin; transfer the flesh to a strainer to drain and set aside.
- Make the dough: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade attachment, add the flour and salt and pulse briefly to combine. Add the butter and pulse just until the butter pieces are the size of peas. Slowly add the ice water and process just until combined. Form the dough into 2 disks about 1 inch thick, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using the spinach-feta filling: In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, feta and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add egg and flour.
- If using the eggplant-tomato filling: In a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt, and cook until beginning to soften but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and eggplant, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the mixture begins to thicken and loses some of its moisture, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. When the mixture has cooled, stir in the Parmesan, egg and flour.
- Working with one disk of dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into a circle about 1/8-inch thick or slightly thinner. Using a 3 1/2-inch/9-centimeter circle cutter, cut as many circles as you can from the dough.
- Hold a circle in your hand and fill with 1 tablespoon of filling. Fold up the sides into a half-moon shape and pinch the edges closed to seal, crimping them if you like. Place the sealed bureka on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash and sprinkle with a large pinch of grated Parmesan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 446 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EGGPLANT CREPES RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by s_curtis444
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425. Arrange eggplant slices on nonstick baking sheets in single layer. Spray both sides of eggplant slices w/ cooking spray. Bake eggplant 10 mins.; turn and bake 5-10 mins. or till tender. Cool. Reduce oven temp. to 350. Combine spinach, ricotta and parm. cheese; mix well. Spray 13 x 9 baking pan w/ cooking spray. Spread spinach mixture evenly on eggplant slices; roll up slices. Place rolls, seam-side down, in prepared pan. Cover dish w/ foil; bake 25 mins. Remove foil; sprinkle rolls w/ Gruyere cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 mins. or till cheese is melted. Serve w/ tomato sauce.
Tips:
- To make the eggplant crepes more flavorful, you can add herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme to the batter.
- If you don't have a crepe pan, you can use a regular frying pan. Just make sure to use a little bit of oil or butter to prevent the crepes from sticking.
- Be careful not to overcook the eggplant crepes, or they will become tough.
- If the crepes are too thick, you can thin them out with a little bit of milk or water.
- You can make the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the eggplant crepes with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, pesto, or béchamel sauce.
Conclusion:
Eggplant crepes with spinach filling are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are also a good source of fiber and vitamins. With a little planning, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, give this recipe a try!
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