Best 10 Roasted Eggplant And Peppers Recipes

ROASTED PEPPERS, ONION, AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place whole peppers in one third of an oiled, large 1-inch-deep baking pan. Brush cut sides of eggplants with 1/2 tablespoon oil and arrange next to peppers in pan. Toss onion with 1 tablespoon oil and spread in remaining third of pan.
• Roast vegetables, turning peppers occasionally, until skins of peppers blister on all sides, about 40 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover, and let steam 10 minutes. Continue roasting eggplants and onion until tender and browned, 20 to 30 minutes more, and keep warm, covered.
• Peel peppers and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips, discarding stems and seeds. Season vegetables with sea salt and pepper. Serve eggplants topped with peppers and onion. Drizzle with remaining oil and season with sea salt.

RIGATONI WITH SPICY CHICKEN SAUSAGE, ASPARAGUS, EGGPLANT, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the oven 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler.
• Put the peppers on a baking sheet and put it under the broiler. Roast, turning the peppers with tongs a quarter turn every couple of minutes, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let the peppers steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
• Using a paper towel, rub the charred skins off the peppers. Carefully remove the cores, stems, and seeds, and slice the pieces lengthwise into thin strips. Reserve any liquid the peppers release.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and return the pasta to the warm pot.
• Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet, add the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook until brown and just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the roasted peppers with any reserved liquid, asparagus, sausage, and vinegar and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
• Transfer the sausage mixture to the warm rigatoni and add the Parmesan, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine.
• Taste the pasta and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a large bowl and serve immediately.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place eggplant, peppers, and onion in a nonstick baking dish.
• Drizzle with oil.
• Bake for 20 minutes, basting frequently.
• Arrange on a serving dish and garnish w/ basil.

EGGPLANT GRATIN WITH ROASTED BELL PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place eggplant slices in a colander, sprinkle both sides with kosher salt, and allow to drain in the sink for 30 minutes.
• Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, herbes de Provence, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Pat eggplant dry and press between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Brush slices on both sides with olive oil mixture and place in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet.
• Broil eggplant in the preheated oven, turning once after browned, about 10 minutes. Continue cooking on other side until brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
• Grease bottom and sides of a 10- or 12-inch baking dish with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons panko over bottom and sides of dish.
• Cut eggplant slices in half crosswise on the diagonal and place half the slices in the prepared dish in a single layer. Layer bell peppers on top of eggplant. Arrange goat cheese slices over bell peppers. Season with black pepper and cover with remaining eggplant. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven uncovered until gratin is heated through and golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Turn oven to broil and place gratin 4 inches from heat source. Broil gratin until breadcrumbs are crispy and brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SOY, SESAME AND CHARRED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour the olive oil into a baking sheet and top with a single layer of eggplant slices. Turn to coat both sides with the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt. Place in the center of the oven and roast until completely tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and arrange in a single layer on a serving platter.
• Place the peppers directly on the burners of a gas range or grill and char on all sides, rotating with a pair of tongs. Remove from the heat and place them in the refrigerator to cool, 10 minutes. Use a paper towel to wipe off the charred skin. Remove the seeds and slice the pepper flesh into thin strips. Arrange over the top of the eggplant.
• Whisk together the soy, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar and garlic in a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning. Sprinkle the vinaigrette over the eggplant and peppers and top with the sesame seeds.

GOAT CHEESE WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ROASTED PEPPERS ON OLIVE BREAD

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.

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, EGGPLANT AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Halve the zucchini lengthwise. Using a vegetable / potato peeler, peel long thin strands of zucchini (so that they somewhat resemble fettuccine). If desired, allow to sit at room temperature, uncovered, for a couple of hours -- this improves the texture of the zucchini.
• TO COOK THE ZUCCHINI:.
• Heat 4 cups of (salted) water to boiling. Cook the zucchini strands in the boiling water for one to two minutes, and then immediately rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
• TO COOK THE OTHER VEGETABLES:.
• Put the mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until the mushrooms are soft, about five minutes. Repeat with the eggplant, adding it to the mushrooms so that it cooks in the mushroom's juices. Add the roasted peppers to the vegetables and microwave for one minute.
• In a large bowl, toss the zucchini with the rest of the vegetables and 3/4 c pasta sauce. Spoon onto serving plates and top with the remaining 1/4 c sauce.

EGGPLANT SCHNITZEL AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Trim the sides of the eggplant and slice lengthwise into 4 large thin steaks or eggplant cutlets, 1/4-inch thick. Salt the eggplant on both sides and drain on a towel for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
• In a shallow dish combine the juice of 1 lemon with the vinegar and Dijon. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil, and season the dressing with pepper. Pat the eggplant dry and turn in the dressing, and cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Char the peppers evenly over a flame or under the broiler to blacken the skins all over. Cover and cool to handle. Wipe off the skins, seed and slice the peppers into long strips. Combine the peppers with the capers, thyme, chopped garlic, a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper.
• In a shallow dish combine the breadcrumbs with the granulated garlic, onion and nutmeg. Mix in the grated parm and parsley. Remove the eggplant and press to coat in breadcrumbs.
• Heat 1/2-inch of frying oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant until crispy and deeply golden, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve with the lemon wedges and side of peppers.
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GRILLED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPERS WITH ROASTED-GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place eggplant rounds and peppers on rimmed baking sheet; brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on grill and cook until tender and golden, about 4 minutes per side.
• Arrange vegetables on platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons (or more) Roasted-Garlic Oilepi:recipelink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve vegetables warm or at room temperature.

GARLIC INFUSED CHICKEN, EGGPLANT AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS STACKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Season chicken and eggplant with salt and pepper, set chicken aside.
• In a medium pot and add diced tomatoes, paste, olives, honey, oregano, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered.
• In a small pot heat oil then fry the garlic slices to a golden color. Remove and set garlic aside.
• Brush eggplant with the garlic infused oil and place on a non stick sheet pan. Bake to brown both sides. About 10 minutes per side. Remove from oven and set aside. Or pan fry to brown both sides.
• Lower oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile In a fry pan heat 2 tablespoons of the garlic infused oil over medium high heat, when hot brown chicken pieces. 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Will not be cooked through at this point.
• Add the basil to the sauce.
• Oil a casserole dish with the garlic infused oil and spoon 1 cup sauce into casserole dish.
• Place the chicken slices in casserole dish, top with eggplant rounds, arrange the roasted red peppers over the eggplant top with the cheese. Spoon sauce over the cheese.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 20 minutes.
• Garnish with the fried garlic.