Best 7 Tomato Basil And Eggplant Flatbread With Blue Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Tomato-Basil-and-Eggplant Flatbread with Blue Cheese, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. This delectable flatbread features a crispy crust topped with a flavorful medley of juicy tomatoes, aromatic basil, tender eggplant, and tangy blue cheese. The harmonious blend of ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit your preferences, including a vegan option that replaces the blue cheese with a creamy cashew sauce. Explore the diverse flavors of Tomato-Basil-and-Eggplant Flatbread with Blue Cheese, from the classic combination to the innovative vegan alternative. Discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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TOMATO EGGPLANT BAKE



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Cheesy and delicious, this casserole features a crisp crumb topping. It's a good meatless entree for a summer-time meal.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Salt to taste
1 large tomato, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. , Preheat oven to 450°. Layer eggplant, tomato and onion in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with basil. Cover and bake 20 minutes. , Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter. Arrange mozzarella cheese over vegetables; sprinkle with crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FRESH BASIL PASTA WITH EGGPLANT AND TOMATO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup fine semolina flour
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated pecorino romano cheese
Kosher salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
5 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can whole peeled Italian tomatoes, crushed with your hands
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus 1/2 cup torn leaves
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Grated pecorino Romano cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the pasta: Whisk both flours, the basil, both cheeses and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, eggs and olive oil in a separate bowl, then pour into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a floured surface with floured hands until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed so the dough is soft but not sticky. Wrap in plastic wrap; let rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Cut the dough into quarters. Working with one piece at a time (keep the rest wrapped in plastic), roll the dough through a pasta machine on the thickest setting. Continue rolling the dough through progressively thinner settings, dusting with flour as needed, until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Using a knife, cut the sheet of dough into 4-by-1/4-inch noodles. Dust the noodles with more flour, then scatter on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover the pasta with a kitchen towel and set aside until ready to cook or refrigerate up to 4 hours.
  • Make the sauce: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the eggplant, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until tender and browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with the garlic and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the garlic is tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, then add 1 cup water to the empty can and add to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it floats to the top and is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring, until coated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, three-quarters of the eggplant, the mozzarella and 1/4 cup torn basil. Add the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Transfer to a large shallow bowl. Top with the remaining eggplant and 1/4 cup torn basil; sprinkle with pecorino.

EGGPLANT FLATBREAD PIZZAS



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I'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home cook. We like to shake pizza up with unique, fresh toppings. -Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2-1/2 cups cubed eggplant (1/2 inch)
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 naan flatbreads
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup roasted garlic tomato sauce
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Sliced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute eggplant and onion with salt and pepper until eggplant begins to soften, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic; remove from heat., Place naan on a baking sheet. Spread with ricotta cheese; sprinkle with oregano. Spread with tomato sauce. Top with eggplant mixture and whole basil leaves. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; drizzle with remaining oil., Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 12-15 minutes. If desired, top with sliced basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 996mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

EGGPLANT SALAD WITH TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE



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Tender, grilled eggplant helps make this light summer salad feel like a meal. The balsamic dressing adds so much depth and a burst of bright flavor. -Susan Leiser, Hammonton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Broil eggplant 3-4 inches from heat or grill, covered, over medium heat, until tender, 4-5 minutes per side., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, basil, parsley, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil and remaining salt and pepper. Toss arugula with remaining oil and divide among 8 plates. Top each with eggplant, tomato mixture and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO, BASIL AND EGGPLANT FLATBREAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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From Seasons 52 restaurant in Atlanta. Chef Clifford Pleau, director of culinary development for Seasons 52 restaurants, was kind enough to develop a home version of this popular item. He said, "Actually, this recipe is pretty close to the recipe we use at Seasons 52. Ours has even less yeast, because we like it thin and flat, and we use a crisping agent because of the volume we use." The home version may bubble a bit on the pizza stone, but that only adds to its charm.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h6m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup water, warm to the touch (110 to 115 degrees)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, plus extra for kneading and rolling dough
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large eggplant, sliced very thin (about 1/8 inch thick)
olive oil in a spray bottle
salt
fresh ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil (in spray bottle)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced and lightly sauteed (or roasted garlic paste)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 bunch fresh basil leaf, torn and divided
2 plum tomatoes, sliced very thin and divided
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • FOR THE FLATBREAD DOUGH: In a measuring cup, combine the water, sugar and yeast. Set aside until yeast is bubbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in olive oil. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose and whole- wheat flours, salt and pepper. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
  • Dump the mixture onto a lightly floured board or other work surface. With lightly floured hands, knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, adding more flour just when the dough sticks to your hands or work surface. until the dough is smooth.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let set in a warm, draft-free place until it's doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Once the dough has doubled, punch it down and then divide it into 4 equal pieces. Knead each dough piece on a lightly floured work surface for 1 minute into a tight ball. Set dough balls on an oiled tray and refrigerate, covered, for 20 minutes or longer. (Dough can be made up to 1 day in advance. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.)
  • FOR THE ROASTED EGGPLANT SLICES: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Soak the eggplant slices in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Spritz 2 baking sheets with olive oil. Arrange slices in a single layer on the sheets and then spritz them with more oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and reserve for use.
  • TO ASSEMBLE THE FLATBREADS: Place a pizza stone on the lowest rack of the oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, press a ball of Flatbread Dough into a disc, then roll it in a thin circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured wooden pizza paddle. Spritz the dough with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with some cooked minced garlic (or roasted garlic paste). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Add 3 to 4 eggplant slices, then 6 or 7 torn fresh basil leaves. Add 2 to 3 tomato slices. Top with 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese and a few twists of black pepper.
  • Spritz with a little more olive oil, then gently slide the dough off the wooden paddle and onto the pizza stone. Bake 4 to 6 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden brown. Remove flatbread with the paddle onto a cutting surface and slice.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining three flatbread discs.
  • TIP 1: If you prepare the dough and eggplant in advance and arrange all your other ingredients before starting, you can assemble each of these flatbreads in about 2 minutes, plus 4 to 6 minutes baking time.
  • TIP 2: When it comes to toppings, less is more --- don't lay them on too thick. And get yourself a pizza stone and a wooden pizza paddle in order to handle and cook the thin crust properly.

FRESH TOMATO FLATBREAD



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Looking for an easy appetizer or side? All you need are a can of ­refrigerated crescent rolls, fresh tomatoes, a sprinkle of cheese, olive oil and savory seasonings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 plum tomatoes
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain. Unroll crescent dough; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Roll into a 14x10-in. rectangle; seal seams and perforations., Arrange tomatoes and onion over crust. In a small bowl, combine the oil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over top. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake at 375° for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BASIL FLATBREAD WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND BASIL OIL



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Categories     Bread     Tomato     Fourth of July     Backyard BBQ     Basil     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 large breads (6 servings per bread)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 teaspoon dry yeast
Pinch of sugar
2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 cups (or more) all purpose flour
2/3 cup water, room temperature
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Basil Oil
Roasted Tomatoes

Steps:

  • Pour 1/3 cup warm water into large bowl. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over; let stand until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix 2/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup room-temperature water into yeast mixture. Cover and let stand 20 minutes.
  • Stir olive oil and salt into yeast mixture. Mix in 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until slightly sticky dough forms. Add basil. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if dough is too sticky, about 10 minutes. Oil large bowl. Add dough; turn to coat. Cover with plastic. Let rise in warm area until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Punch dough down. Turn out onto floured surface. Divide in half; knead each piece just until smooth. Cover with towel; let rise until almost doubled, 20 minutes.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Roll out each dough piece on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer each to separate baking sheet. Brush top side with Basil Oil. Place bread, oiled side down, on barbecue. Grill until bottom is golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Brush top of bread with Basil Oil. Using tongs, turn bread over; grill until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover loosely with foil; let stand at room temperature. Before continuing, prepare barbecue; use medium-high heat.)
  • Brush breads with some Basil Oil. Arrange Roasted Tomatoes on breads. Loosely cover breads with foil; grill until heated through, watching closely, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with more Basil Oil. Cut each bread into 6 pieces.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and basil.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the flatbread on a greased baking sheet.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the flatbread with toppings, or it will become soggy.
  • Feel free to get creative with your toppings. You can add any type of cheese, vegetables, or meat that you like.
  • If you're making the flatbread ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Tomato basil and eggplant flatbread with blue cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for a summer party or a weeknight dinner. With its crispy crust, flavorful toppings, and creamy blue cheese, this flatbread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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