**Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with our delectable Mashed Eggplant with Capers, Scallions, and Parsley.** This classic dish, known as "Patlıcan Ezme" in Turkish, is a harmonious blend of roasted eggplant, tangy capers, aromatic scallions, and fresh parsley. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, spread, or side dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a flavorful accompaniment to your main course, our Mashed Eggplant with Capers, Scallions, and Parsley is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
In addition to the classic recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences and culinary adventures. For a vegan twist, try our Mashed Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranate Molasses, where creamy tahini and sweet-tart pomegranate molasses replace the yogurt and mayonnaise. If you prefer a spicy kick, our Mashed Eggplant with Harissa and Roasted Red Peppers will satisfy your craving for heat. And for those who love the smoky flavor of grilled eggplant, our Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Mint combines the charred goodness of grilled eggplant with crumbled feta and refreshing mint.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be delighted by the explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. The soft and smoky eggplant, the briny capers, the sharpness of the scallions, and the herbaceousness of the parsley come together to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with our irresistible Mashed Eggplant with Capers, Scallions, and Parsley.
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
LOUISIANA MASHED EGGPLANT PATTIES
Quick & easy. I serve with Tomato Mushroom Gravy which is posted with Baked Eggplant a La Ce Ce under my recipes. This is meatless. I serve with a salad. If you want, you may crush 3 precooked slices bacon to the mixture before forming patties. I also use Provalone cheese in place of cheddar once in awhile.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2 quart saucepan heat water.
- Peel and cube eggplant.
- Drop into boiling water. Cover and cook until tender.
- While eggplant is cooking, mix all ingredients except lemon juice and shortening in a bowl.
- Drain eggplant and mash with fork or beaters.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add eggplant lemon juice mixture to bowl mixture.
- Heat shortening or oil in large frying pan.
- Form 8 patties Fry until brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 130.1, Sodium 843.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.8
CHARRED EGGPLANT WITH BURRATA AND FRIED CAPERS
When summer cooking feels like too much, the simple formula of grilled vegetables served with an herby dressing and a ball of burrata will get you through the season. Here, grilled or seared eggplant is bathed in an herbaceous, lemony caper-infused olive oil for a light dinner or side dish. Salt-packed capers work best, as they are generally larger and have a petal-like shape that opens up when fried, resulting in a crisp shell that is crunchy and salty (but, brined capers work, too). Make sure to dry the capers well before frying to prevent aggressive spitting when they hit hot oil. Fried capers are highly snackable, so consider making a double batch. Serve with bread, flatbread or, for something heartier, pasta.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories weeknight, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan or skillet, heat ¼ cup olive oil over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute. Meanwhile, dry the capers very well by wrapping them in paper towels or a clean dish towel and wringing out the moisture. (If there is too much moisture, the oil will sputter aggressively.) Line a plate or tray with paper towels or a clean dish towel.
- When the oil is ready, carefully drop the capers in and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. (Watch closely, as smaller capers will cook more quickly.) Remove the capers from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on the lined plate. They will crisp up further as they cool.
- Transfer the caper-infused oil to a large heatproof bowl and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Lay the disks of eggplant on a large cutting board or sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, flip over and drizzle the other side. Heat a large (12-inch) grill pan or cast-iron skillet on medium-high. (See Tip for grilling instructions.) When hot, working in batches, add the eggplant disks in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes, pressing the eggplant into the pan to encourage browning. Flip, reduce heat to medium and cook on the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes, until completely tender. (The eggplant continues to soften as it soaks up the marinade in the next step, so don't be tempted to overcook.) Remove the eggplant from the pan and place them back on the cutting board or plate. Continue cooking the remaining eggplant.
- Meanwhile, to the bowl with the cooled caper-infused oil, add the herbs, garlic, red-pepper flakes, lemon zest and juice, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and a few pinches of black pepper. Toss to combine and taste, making sure it has enough salt. Add the warm eggplant slices to the oil and gently toss to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes (see Tip).
- Serve this on one large platter or as four separate servings. Place the burrata (for single servings, halve each ball of burrata) on the plate along with the eggplant and top with any remaining marinade and the fried capers, and scatter with fresh herbs.
MELANZANE RIPIENE CON CAPPERI E OLIVE (STUFFED EGGPLANT WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES)
The stuffed eggplant is a classic from the Puglia region and throughout the south of Italy. When summer comes and I find small seedless eggplants, I prepare them very often. I add olives and capers to the filling; they blend very well with the flavor of eggplant. These taste even better if prepared in advance, even the day before.
Provided by SilviaG
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Arrange eggplant halves cut-side up in a baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Scoop pulp out of the eggplants using a spoon, leaving skins intact. Chop pulp coarsely and transfer to a bowl. Mix in eggs, Parmesan cheese, capers, and olives. Add 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stuff eggplant skins with mixture.
- Spread half of the remaining tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange stuffed eggplants on top. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each eggplant.
- Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown and tomato sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 29.7 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1756.8 mg, Sugar 27.4 g
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH EGGPLANT
I don't care much for eggplant. But I found this an ideal way to consume it and it actually improves on the classic. Try this for a moist option of mashed potatoes with no butter, milk or gravy required. You can add more garlic if you like. I usually do. Also, the bacon is delicious, but the recipe works without it.
Provided by peawormsworth
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place eggplant halves, cut sides up, onto a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Bake eggplant in the preheated oven until soft, 30 to 35 minutes. Peel eggplant when cool enough to handle; set aside.
- While eggplant is baking, place potatoes and garlic cloves into a large pot and cover with lightly-salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and retain 1 tablespoon drippings in the skillet. When bacon is cool, crumble, and set aside. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set onion aside.
- Place eggplant, potatoes, cooked garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth and thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve in a bowl topped with cooked onion and crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Choose eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
- Pierce the eggplants with a fork or knife before roasting to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
- Roast the eggplants until they are very soft and the skin is slightly charred.
- Let the eggplants cool slightly before handling them.
- Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the eggplants.
- Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork or potato masher until it is smooth.
- Season the mashed eggplant with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to taste.
- Add capers, scallions, and parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve the mashed eggplant warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Mashed eggplant is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The addition of capers, scallions, and parsley adds a bright and flavorful touch to the dish. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy eggplant, give this recipe a try.
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