**Grilled Eggplant Bruschetta: A Mediterranean Delight**
Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of the Mediterranean with our grilled eggplant bruschetta, a delectable appetizer or light meal that captures the essence of summer's bounty. This vegetarian dish combines the smoky, savory flavors of grilled eggplant with the refreshing tang of tomatoes, basil, and a hint of garlic. Served on crispy toasted bread, each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets behind this delightful dish and explore variations featuring sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and a creamy goat cheese spread. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our grilled eggplant bruschetta, an unforgettable culinary experience that will transport you to sun-kissed shores.
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
GRILLED EGGPLANT CAPONATA BRUSCHETTA WITH RICOTTA SALATA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the tomatoes and eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side. Grill the tomatoes until charred all over, about 8 minutes. Remove the eggplant and tomatoes from the heat and cut into dice.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a large saute pan. Add the celery and onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the eggplant and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Add the olives, vinegar, raisins, capers, sugar, chile flakes, a big splash olive oil, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil and parsley and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer the caponata to a bowl and keep at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. The caponata can be made 1 day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring the caponata to room temperature before serving.
- Meanwhile, grill the bread on both sides until slightly charred, about 30 seconds each side. Remove the bread from the grill and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each slice of bread with some of the caponata and sprinkle with the ricotta salata. Drizzle the top of each slice of bread with more olive oil and scatter basil on top.
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.
EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
This is from my DD cookbook "Molto Italiano" by Mario Batali. I soooooo LUV, LUV, LUV this guy. Will make and post picture prior to making this public.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 1- to 12 inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat until smoking. Add the onion and cook until just softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Removed from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, preheat the grill or broiler.
- Toast the bread on the grill or under the broiler until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir the parsley into the eggplant mixture, spoon the mixture onto the toasts, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.4, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 705.7, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 15.3
BRUSCHETTA WITH EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat, until smoking. Add onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the eggplant. Stir regularly until soft. Add peppers and cook until soft. Add the vinegar. Remove from heat and cool. Add basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Rub bread with garlic cloves and olive oil. Toast bread on both sides in a preheated 400-degree oven for about 10 to 15 minutes. Top with heap of eggplant mixture.
EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA WITH PITA CHIPS
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut flatbreads into 8 wedges. Place wedges into a large bowl and drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with black pepper and toss to coat. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and lightly top with feta cheese. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush eggplant with 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill and dice. Add the eggplant to a bowl, stir in remaining ingredients, including 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and toss to combine. Serve with toasted pita chips.
GRILLED EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield about 12 bruschetta
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine eggplant, onion, and garlic. Spread on toasted baguette. Top with olive oil and salt and pepper.
VEGAN EGGPLANT CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA TOASTS
A hybrid of bruschetta and caprese makes for a quick summertime vegan dinner.
Provided by stronglive1
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 47m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place textured vegetable protein in a bowl; add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water and stir. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place eggplant cutlets on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip cutlets. Bake until golden brown, 16 to 17 minutes more.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Slice bread into 16 slices approximately 1/2-inch thick. Paint bread with olive oil.
- Cook on the preheated grill until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Place tomatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain and discard excess liquid.
- Stir tomatoes, capers, and dehydrated garlic into the rehydrated textured vegetable protein.
- Arrange toasted bread slices on a serving dish. Stack 1 eggplant on each slice of bread; top with a dollop of tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 876.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
EGGPLANT AND MINT BRUSCHETTA
The lemon juice and mint perk up the sweet, mellow flavors of the roasted veggies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide eggplant, onion, tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons oil between two rimmed baking sheets. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Roast until eggplant is tender, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, place bread on another baking sheet, and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium bowl. Add mint; toss with remaining tablespoon oil and lemon juice. Divide eggplant mixture among bread slices, top with feta, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g
EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES AND MINT BRUSCHETTA
Unusual but elegant appetizer. Eggplant, tomatoes, and mint with goat cheese sprinkled on top. Makes an excellent addition to Italian or Middle Eastern meal, plus will make your house smell wonderful while cooking.
Provided by LoveToCook
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, eggplant, onion, mint, basil, and garlic powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Toast bread slices in the preheated oven until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Let cool slightly.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice; sprinkle with goat cheese.
- Broil in the preheated oven until goat cheese is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 590.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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
EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
This recipe if great for those who love a simple recipe with 7 ingredients or less! http://sevenbites.blogspot.com/
Provided by Lindsay Wess
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Dice garlic, tomatoes, and onion.
- 2. Mix together and add 2 teaspoons of basil.
- 3. Coat a pan with olive oil, and pour the mixture on the pan.
- 4. Occasionally mix. Once all of the tomato juice evaporates, pour into a bowl and let cool off.
- 5. Slice eggplant into about half inch pieces.
- 6. Lightly coat the eggplant with olive oil in order that the breadcrumbs stick.
- 7. Pour 1 cup of breadcrumbs into a bowl and put the eggplant in, making sure the breadcrumbs stick. (If you need more breadcrumbs, add 1/2 a cup).
- 8. Lightly coat the frying pan with olive oil, and put the eggplant in for no more than 3 minutes. Once the eggplant on the side down begins to brown flip over and let the other side cook until beginning to get golden brown.
- 9. Put the eggplant on a plate and serve with the tomato mixture on top.
Tips:
- Choose ripe eggplants: Look for eggplants that are firm and have a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Slice the eggplants evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not be as tender.
- Salt the eggplant slices: This will help to draw out the moisture and make them less bitter. Be sure to rinse the eggplant slices thoroughly after salting them.
- Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities are endless! Some popular options include diced tomatoes, fresh basil, feta cheese, and balsamic vinegar.
- Cook the bruschetta until the eggplant is tender: This should take about 10-15 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on the bruschetta so that the eggplant doesn't burn.
Conclusion:
Eggplant bruschetta is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover eggplant. With its smoky flavor and tender texture, eggplant bruschetta is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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