GRILLED GOAT'S CHEESE AND EGGPLANT, FROM CHRIS COX

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Grilled Goat's Cheese And Eggplant, From Chris Cox image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium eggplants (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 ripe round tomatoes
1/2 pound soft white goat's cheese
1 1/2 pounds ripe Italian plum tomatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant thin and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain in a colander for an hour.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels and brush the slices on both sides with the olive oil. Place them on a broiling pan lined with aluminum foil and broil them lightly, turning once, until the slices are golden but not overbrowned. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce, or puree. Boil the tomatoes in their skins for 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel the skins. Squeeze out the juice and seeds and discard. Place the pulp in a food processor. Process until smooth and pour into a noncorrosive saucepan. The puree should be quite thick. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Slice the round tomatoes thin. Place two slices eggplant per person, overlapping them slightly, on a broiling pan lined with foil. (You should have eight portions.) Top each portion with a slice or two of tomato and a generous tablespoon of goat's cheese. Set aside.
  • Preheat broiler. Broil the eggplant until the cheese is browned and bubbling. While it is cooking, warm the tomato sauce.
  • Place the eggplant portions on individual plates, with a pool of sauce on the side. Garnish with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Jan debeer
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Nico Adriaans
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Meh.


Sandaru Hansana
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the ingredients and cooking method.


Sympathy Eli
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try grilling the eggplant next time instead of frying it.


Muiga Kevin
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning or a bolder cheese.


Malik Rasheed
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This dish was a bit too smoky for my taste, but I think that's because I grilled the eggplant for a bit too long. Next time, I'll be sure to keep a closer eye on it.


Sk Shuvo khan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors and textures is fantastic.


Marvis Adom
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This recipe was simple to follow and the dish turned out beautifully. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Tenusha Limbu
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe based on what I had on hand, and it still turned out great! I used feta cheese instead of goat cheese and added some chopped walnuts for a bit of crunch. Yum!


Faqeera Gg
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to prepare than I expected, but it was definitely worth the effort. The end result was a flavorful and impressive dish that was perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Erica Goosby
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind! The grilling process really brought out the flavor of the eggplant and made it incredibly tender. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is just perfect.


Sonia Moran
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This grilled goats' cheese and eggplant dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the smokiness of the eggplant perfectly complementing the creaminess of the cheese. I especially loved the addition of the honey and