Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of eggplant and pepper kugel recipes, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. From the classic Ashkenazi kugel to innovative vegan and gluten-free variations, this article offers a smorgasbord of options to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a hearty, savory kugel perfect for a Shabbat dinner or a lighter, healthier version for a weeknight meal, we have the perfect recipe for you. Dive into the world of kugel and experience the magic of these versatile vegetables transformed into a delectable dish that will leave you craving for more.
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EASY GREEK-STYLE EGGPLANT RECIPE
All-star eggplant recipe, prepared Greek style! Eggplants cooked to velvety tender perfection with chickpeas and tomato. A perfectly satisfying meatless dinner or side dish. Low-Fat. Vegan. Gluten Free.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place eggplant cubes in a colander over a large bowl or directly over your sink, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes or so to allow eggplant to "sweat out" any bitterness. Rinse with water and pat dry.
- In a large braiser, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions, peppers, and chopped carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, then add garlic, bay leaf, spices, and a dash of salt. Cook another minute, stirring until fragrant.
- Now add eggplant, chopped tomato, chickpeas, and reserved chickpea liquid. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes or so. Stir often. Remove from stove top, cover and transfer to oven.
- Cook in oven for 45 minutes until eggplant is fully cooked through to very tender. (While eggplant is braising, be sure to check once or twice to see if more liquid is needed. If so, remove from oven briefly and stir in about 1/2 cup of water at a time.)
- When eggplant is ready, remove from oven and add a generous drizzle of Private Reserve EVOO, garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or mint). Serve hot or at room temperature with a side of Greek yogurt or even Tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 kcal, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER GRATIN
Roasting eggplant requires less oil than frying. It is important to let the roasted eggplant and roasted peppers drain in a strainer, otherwise the gratin will be watery. I recommend roasting the vegetables several hours or a day before you wish to make this. Adding cooked rice to the mixture will result in a firmer gratin.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course, side dish
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut eggplant into small dice (1/2 to 3/4 inch) and toss with salt to taste. Place in a colander in the sink and let sit for 20 minutes, then drain on paper towels and blot to remove liquid that has accumulated on the surface. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and oil the foil with olive oil. Lay the diced eggplant on the foil in 1 layer. Roast in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dice are soft when pierced with a knife and browned in spots. Remove from oven and carefully fold foil up over the eggplant slices (be careful not to burn yourself!). Crimp the edges of the foil so that eggplant is hermetically sealed in a big foil packet, and allow eggplant to steam for another 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the foil. Place in a colander or strainer set over a bowl again and allow eggplant to drain for 30 minutes, or preferably, overnight (uncovered) in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. Heat remaining oil over medium heat in a medium size skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, thyme and cumin and continue to cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
- If the diced roasted peppers are very moist, drain in a strainer and then place on paper towels and blot. Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in milk and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in eggplant, roasted peppers, onion mixture, chives and parsley and combine well. Stir in cheese and optional rice and combine well. Scrape into prepared baking dish.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 494 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PEPPER KUGEL
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Pepper Kugel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Onions
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F; pierce eggplant several times with a fork.
- Line a baking sheet with tin foil, place eggplant on foil; bake for 20 minutes until tender.
- Cool, peel, and chop, place in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onion, green pepper, and nuts.
- Cook 5-10 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add to eggplant with salt, pepper, and eggs; mix well.
- Add matzoh meal, stir well.
- Coat a baking dish with cooking spray, add mixture, and then sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) & GREEN PEPPER KUGEL
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) & Green Pepper Kugel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel eggplant; dice into 2" cubes.
- Simmer with salt in water to cover in medium-size saucepan 20 minutes to tender.
- Drain.
- Mash in large bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium-size skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, pepper and pine nuts; cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add to eggplant in bowl.
- Stir in basil, eggs, matzoh, salt and pepper.
- Scrape into greased small casserole.
- Dot with butter.
- Bake in preheated moderate (350'F) oven for 35 minutes to heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 320.6, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 2.7
EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER BAKE
Another thing to do with eggplant.
Provided by Anthony
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Mix red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl; season with basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the pepper mixture; toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Brush eggplant slices with olive oil to coat thinly.
- Spread about 1/3 of the pepper mixture into the bottom of a square glass baking dish; top with a layer of about 1/3 of the eggplant. Repeat layering twice more. Top final layer with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is browned and the vegetables are bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT, RED BELL PEPPER AND ARUGULA ROLLS
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Side Vegetarian Pine Nut Eggplant Arugula Bell Pepper Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk together vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Grill until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from grill; brush with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Cool.
- Grill bell peppers until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bad and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/4-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. cover; chill eggplant and bell peppers separately.)
- Place eggplant slices on work surface. Place 4 bell pepper strips on 1 end of each eggplant slice; top with 2 to 4 arugula sprigs, allowing peppers and arugula to extend beyond both sides of eggplant. Sprinkle pine nuts atop arugula. Roll eggplant up. Place seam side down on platter. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover.)
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by karen
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel eggplant and cut into large chunks.
- Boil in salted water for about 10 minutes or until soft.
- Drain eggplant in collander, then return to pot and mash.
- Add all other ingredients except 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and pour eggplant mixture into dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
SAUTEED EGGPLANT WITH CAPERS AND ANCHOVIES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Pour the olive oil in a highly heated large nonstick skillet and add the eggplant, red and green peppers and the onions. Cook and stir until tender. Do not overcook.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, rosemary, capers and anchovies. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 386 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
I sometimes add about 1/2 teaspoon or more of Old Bay Seasoning to this recipe to make it taste like mock oyster pie.
Provided by jp mims
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook eggplant in small amount of water until tender.
- Drain and mash.
- Combine all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup each of the cheese and crackers and a small amount of the margarine.
- Pour into a 9x13 greased baking dish.
- Top with the reserved cheese, crackers and small amount of melted margarine.
- Bake at 325° to 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.7, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 134.4, Sodium 754.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2, Protein 12
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for small to medium-sized eggplants that are firm and have smooth, shiny skin. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the eggplant. This will help prevent the eggplant from becoming mushy.
- Cook the eggplant until it is tender. You can do this by roasting, grilling, or frying the eggplant.
- Don't overcook the eggplant. Otherwise, it will become mushy.
- Add other vegetables to the kugel. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include peppers, onions, and zucchini.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the kugel. This will make the dish more interesting and complex.
- Serve the kugel hot or cold. It is a delicious side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Eggplant pepper kugel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and peppers, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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