**Grilled Eggplant with Local Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers: A Delightful Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with its vibrant flavors and textures. Grilled Eggplant with Local Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Peppers is a symphony of Mediterranean delights, featuring smoky grilled eggplant, creamy goat cheese, and sweet roasted red peppers. This delectable dish, along with its accompanying recipes for Grilled Eggplant Bruschetta, Roasted Red Pepper Dip, and Goat Cheese Crostini, offers a versatile and flavorful experience that will impress any palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of these delectable recipes, ensuring a memorable and satisfying dining experience.
ROASTED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the peppers. Stir in the capers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread the bottom half of the loaf with the goat cheese. Add a layer of peppers and then a layer of basil leaves. Separate the onions into rings and spread out on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with the top half of the ciabatta and cut into individual servings.
GRILLED EGGPLANT/LOCAL GOAT CHEESE & ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Melanzane Ripiene is it's translation. This recipe just called to me, I got it from the dietician's magazine, "Diet & Nutrition." So am keeping it here for safe-keeping. Have not allowed for cooling times.
Provided by Manami
Categories Spinach
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- ROASTED RED PEPPERS:.
- To fire roast red peppers, put both red peppers on top of gas burner and cook on each side until the skin is black and crispy, about 3 minutes per side depending on your burners.
- Put charred peppers in a paper bag and allow to cool.
- Brush the charred skin off and then deseed, derib and slice into strips. (Have those ready before you prepare the rest of the dish.).
- GOAT CHEESE FILLING:.
- Blend feta and goat cheese with mint and garlic; put aside.
- EGGPLANT:.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with garlic oil and bake in a 400ºF oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.
- When cooled, flip each eggplant slice over on a work surface.
- Lay one spinach leaf on each slice, followed by a red pepper slice. Roll about 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese mixture into a cigar-shaped log the width of each eggplant slice and lay on top.
- Roll the eggplant slice widthwise.
- VIETNAMESE SPICY HOT SAUCE:.
- Combine garlic, lime peel, and red pepper flakes then add lime juice, fish.
- sauce, water, and sugar.
- Increase red pepper flkes, as needed.
- Whisk until all ingredients are blended.
- and sugar is dissolved.
- Will keep short periods if refrigerated.
- ASSEMBLY:.
- Cut on a bias and serve garnished with a small amount of Vietnamese Spicy Hot Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 631.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 9.1
SMOKED GOUDA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER GRILLED CHEESE
Smoked gouda, while having a wonderful and inimitable flavor, has trouble achieving that gooey, iconic cheesy stretch that makes grilled cheese sandwiches so pleasing. By adding a partner cheese with a less assertive flavor and higher melting property, like deli muenster, you can achieve both melting and flavor perfection.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with some of the smoked gouda, 1 slice of the muenster, a thin layer of sliced red pepper (about 2 tablespoons), 1/2 cup of the baby arugula and another layer of smoked gouda. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread. Thinly and evenly spread the butter on both sides of the bread using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter for each sandwich.
- Place 2 sandwiches into a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
GOAT CHEESE WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ROASTED PEPPERS ON OLIVE BREAD
Provided by Ira Freehof
Categories Sandwich Cheese Pepper Vegetable Vegetarian Back to School Lunch Goat Cheese Fall Summer Grill/Barbecue Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Spread goat cheese on one side of bread.
- 2. Place eggplant and pepper on the other piece of bread.
- 3. Close sandwich.
- 4. Spread evenly 1/2 teaspoon of butter onto each slice of bread.
- 5. Grill over moderate heat for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- *To grill eggplant:
- Slice thinly, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and grill or broil for 4-5 minutes.
- **To roast peppers (also available in jars):
- Hold peppers over a flame until blackened, place peppers in a paper bag, peel and discard skins when cooled.
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE SPREAD
Steps:
- Put peppers into work bowl of a process bowl and puree. Add all other ingredients and pulse until combined. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Slice the eggplant in pieces a half an inch thick. If using the large purple variety, sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for one hour. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Meanwhile, make the red pepper sauce. Soften the onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic, tomatoes, peppers, garlic and herb bouquet. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook slowly for about 20 minutes, or until the peppers are soft. Remove the herb bouquet and puree the peppers in a food processor until smooth. Cool to room temperature and correct seasoning.
- Preheat coals. Brush the eggplant slices with remaining olive oil and grill until charred. Arrange on a long serving dish in one or two rows, season with pepper to taste and pour the sauce along the middle of the slices. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 620 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE
Years ago, I stayed with an Italian friend in Bologna who worked long hours at his job. By the time he got home, he was hungry, so he'd start water boiling and cast about his tiny kitchen to see what he could use for dinner. Then, to my fascination, he'd whip up a delicious pasta sauce from almost nothing: a few anchovies and some walnuts, or a can of tuna and another of beans. Yesterday's bread became today's bread crumbs, browned in olive oil with garlic and tossed with spaghetti, olives, capers and jarred tomato purée. I try to keep a jar of roasted peppers handy at all times. They're useful for panini, pizzas and especially pastas like this one. Spanish piquillo peppers are particularly sweet, but bell peppers will do as well. If you have basil, it's delicious in this dish - but not required.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sliced roasted peppers, and stir together for about a minute until well infused with the oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the basil (if using) and goat cheese. Remove from the heat.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook until al dente - firm to the bite - following the recommendations on the package. Ladle about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water into the frying pan, and stir well so that the goat cheese begins to melt. Drain the pasta, and toss immediately with the pepper mixture in the pan. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
GRILLED GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED PEPPER, AND GREENS SANDWICH
The title of this recipe was getting very long, so I left the last option - roasted artichoke hearts - out of it. I included them in my sandwich because I had some shriveling artichokes in my produce bin (along with the shriveling red pepper I used) and it didn't take very long to trim and roast them. But it's not a must; the peppers and goat cheese with the greens are what really stand out. I stir everything together and spread it on the bread. It's always a good idea to have a roasted pepper on hand for quick dinners like this.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dice roasted red pepper small and toss with salt, pepper and a teaspoon of olive oil. Measure out 1/4 cup, tightly packed.
- If including artichoke hearts in the mix, preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment and spread the artichoke hearts over the pan in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes and turn over the pieces. Return to oven and roast for another 10 minutes, until browned and tender. Remove from heat and cut in small dice.
- Mash goat cheese in a bowl and add peppers, chopped greens, and diced roasted artichoke hearts if using. Mash together.
- If desired, rub 1 slice of bread with a cut clove of garlic, then purée garlic and stir into the goat cheese mixture. Spread goat cheese mixture over the bread. Top with the other slice of bread (rub it with garlic if desired) and press down firmly. Drizzle remaining olive oil over top slice of bread.
- Toast in toaster oven 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese has melted. Remove from oven, press down firmly, cut in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EGGPLANT, ROASTED PEPPER, AND GOAT CHEESE TERRINE WITH PARSLEY SAUCE
Categories Food Processor Olive Vegetable Broil Vegetarian Lunch Goat Cheese Eggplant Bell Pepper Summer Chill Healthy Gourmet
Yield Serves 4 with leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Arrange the eggplant slices in one layer on baking sheets, brush both sides of the eggplant with the oil, and sprinkle them with salt to taste. Broil the eggplant in batches about 4 inches from the heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until it is golden and tender, and transfer it with a metal spatula to paper towels to drain.
- Line a loaf pan, 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches, with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang, and in it arrange the eggplant, the olive paste, the bell peppers, and the goat cheese in several layers, beginning and ending with the eggplant. Cover the eggplant with the plastic overhang, weight the terrine with a 3-to-4-pound weight (such as a loaf pan filled with canned goods), and chill it for 24 hours. (The terrine may be made 3 days in advance).
- Remove the weight, invert the terrine onto a cutting board, and discard the plastic wrap. Cut four 3/4-inch-thick slices from the terrine, pour about 2 tablespoons of the parsley sauce onto the center of each of 4 plates, tilting the plates to spread the sauce, and arrange a slice of the terrine on each plate. Garnish each serving with a parsley spring.
- To roast peppers:
- Using a long-handled fork char the peppers over an open flame, turning them, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. (Or broil the peppers on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat, turning them every 5 minutes, for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer the peppers to a bowl and let them steam, covered until they are cool enough to handle. Keeping the peppers whole, peel them starting at the blossom end, cut off the tops, and discard the seeds and ribs. (Wear rubber gloves when handling chilies.)
- Parsley sauce:
- In a blender purée the parsley and the garlic with the vinegar, the water, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste until the sauce is smooth and strain it through a fine sieve set over a small bowl, pressing hard on the solids. Makes about 1/2 cup.
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
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Look for firm, shiny eggplants with smooth skin. Avoid those with bruises or blemishes.
- Slice the eggplant evenly: This will help them cook evenly. Use a sharp knife to cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Salt the eggplant slices: This will help to draw out the bitterness. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes. Then, rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
- Grill the eggplant slices: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and grill them for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Make the roasted red peppers: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the red peppers into 1-inch pieces and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast the red peppers for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble the dish: Place the grilled eggplant slices on a serving platter. Top each slice with a slice of goat cheese and a roasted red pepper. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
Conclusion:
This grilled eggplant with local goat cheese and roasted red peppers is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, the goat cheese is creamy and tangy, and the roasted red peppers add a touch of sweetness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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