"Balsamic roasted eggplant" is a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Its smoky, tangy, and umami flavors will tantalize your taste buds, and its soft and tender texture will melt in your mouth. The combination of balsamic vinegar, herbs, and spices creates a delectable marinade that infuses the eggplant with incredible flavor. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect recipe to create a dish that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- For the balsamic glaze: Put the vinegar in a small nonreactive saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the honey and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- For the roasted red pepper tomato sauce: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic and red chile flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices, salt and pepper, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften, 20 minutes. Coarsely mash the tomatoes with a potato masher. Add the pureed piquillo peppers and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally. Add the oregano and half of the basil and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 25 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and stir in the parsley. Reserve the remaining basil for serving.
- For the eggplant: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 15-by-10-by-2-inch flameproof baking dish and set aside. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to 365 degrees F.
- Combine the fontina and shredded mozzarella in a bowl and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs and panko in a large shallow baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a medium shallow baking dish or large plate and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the egg and 2 tablespoons of water together in another medium shallow baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Season each eggplant slice on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each eggplant slice in the flour, tapping off the excess, then dip it in the egg and dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess breading and transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices. Fry the eggplant slices in batches until tender and golden brown on each side and tender, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and season with salt.
- Lay 8 slices of the fried eggplant in the prepared baking dish, top each slice with about 1/4 cup of the roasted red pepper tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of the combined cheeses and a tablespoon of the remaining chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Take 4 of the topped eggplant slices and place them on the other 4 so you have a total of 4 eggplant stacks. Top each stack with one more eggplant slice, 1/4 cup of the sauce, some of the basil and a few thin slices of the fresh mozzarella. Bake until the cheese melts, 8 to 10 minutes. Place under the broiler and broil until the fresh mozzarella is golden brown, about 30 seconds. Top with the remaining chopped fresh basil and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC ROASTED EGGPLANT
This weeknight steak dinner is a full-flavored embrace of the summer. Roasted eggplant and red onions are tossed with balsamic and basil, and a nice spicy kick of chili. Jarred sun-dried tomatoes are turned into a quick pesto to round out the dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450˚ F. Combine the eggplant, red onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread out on the preheated pan and roast, tossing once, until browned around the edges and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar; toss gently.
- Meanwhile, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of salt in a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse until mostly smooth (it should be the consistency of a thick pesto; if it's too thick, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time). Adjust the seasoning, if needed.
- Season the steak all over with salt, pepper and the herbes de Provence. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steak and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
- Toss the basil with the eggplant; season with salt, if needed. Divide among plates. Slice the steak, divide among the plates and top with the sun-dried tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 91 milligrams, Sodium 589 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 8 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR RELISH
Grilled eggplant topped with a fresh tomato, oregano, and balsamic relish. Can be served as a side dish to meat or fish, or as an appetizer with some crusty grilled bread! Serve warm or cold, but my preference is to serve it at room temperature.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sliced eggplant in a colander in the sink. Sprinkle eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to release any bitter juices. Rinse with cold water and dry on paper towels.
- Heat a grill pan to high heat. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes, pressing down occasionally with a spatula. Turn each slice, without flipping, and continue grilling for 2 more minutes to form beautiful grill marks. Flip eggplant and repeat this process on the other side. Remove grilled eggplant to a serving platter.
- Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add tomato and mix well. Pour over the grilled eggplant.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1313.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BALSAMIC MIXED VEGETABLE ROAST
Provided by Abigail Kirsch
Categories Vegetable Side Roast Vinegar Eggplant Bell Pepper Zucchini Fall Kosher Endive Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place a layer of paper towels over a baking sheet. Arrange the eggplant in single layers and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Pat dry.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- 3. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, remaining salt, and pepper, and set aside.
- 4. Divide the eggplant, zucchini, red onions, peppers, and endive between 2 large baking pans with sides. Gently toss the vegetables with 3/4 of the blended oil and vinegar. Place 1 baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and the second on the middle rack. Roast the vegetables for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them once and rotating the pans between the shelves after 10 minutes. The vegetables should be crisp to the bite when they are done.
- 5. Arrange the vegetables in colorful bunches on round or oval platters, mixing together the different types of vegetables. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper, and drizzle them with the remaining olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing. Serve at room temperature.
BALSAMIC ROASTED VEGETABLES
An easy Balsamic Roasted Vegetables recipe
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Categories Onion Side Roast Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Eggplant Bell Pepper Squash Low Cholesterol Vegan Yellow Squash Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar and mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss onions and next 6 ingredients in large bowl; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Add dressing; toss to coat. Divide between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly brown around edges, about 35 minutes.
ROASTED EGGPLANTS IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR RECIPE
Provided by á-5911
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Roasted Eggplants in Balsamic Vinegar Melanzane Arroste Sottoaceto Serves 4 Printable Version Preheat the oven to 425 F. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and place them in a colander to drain for 20 minutes. Pat them with a paper towel until thoroughly dry. Line the bottom of two large baking sheets with parchment paper Brush the eggplant slices lightly on both sides with 1/3 cup of the olive oil and bake in the hot oven for 10 minutes. Turn them over and bake until they start to brown, about 10 minutes more, Remove from the oven and set aside. In a small glass baking dish, place 1/3 of the eggplant slices, sprinkle with some of the salt, pepper, garlic, basil, mint, olive oil and vinegar, and repeat the process untill all the eggplant is used, Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight in the refrigerator to ripen. The next day, enjoy this dish for lunch or dinner, over salad greens, on toasted bread rubbed with garlic or sprinkled with a little goat cheese and bits of sun-dried tomatoes...Mamma Mia!
GRILLED BALSAMIC EGGPLANT
Balsamic and herb marinaded on eggplant cut so it grills on 3 sides and won't fall through the grates of the grill. Enjoy this recipe as is or cube and add to a pasta salad, sprinkle grated cheese over it while still hot.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the marinade ingredients into a bag tossing to combine. Add the 4 quarters of the eggplant and marinade for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to high. Place the wedges on the grates reserving the marinade.Grill on hot oiled grates lowering heat to medium.
- Brown on all three sides. Marking each side. Will be ready when easy to remove from grate. For more tender move to indirect heat and grill till desired. About 10 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the hot eggplant.
BALSAMIC-ROASTED VEGETABLES
If you're tired of the same old side dishes, this recipe is for you! Wonderfully unique flavors of balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme combine to make a roasted vegetable dish that is going to win you many compliments!
Provided by Cindy Davis
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix potatoes, carrots, onion, balsamic vinegar, butter, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large glass bowl. Spread mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer. Cover with foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven, giving the pan a shake every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking, for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to roast, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 338.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- To choose the best eggplant, look for ones that are firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, blemish-free skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have bruises or wrinkles.
- Before roasting the eggplant, slice it into evenly sized pieces so that they cook evenly. You can also score the flesh of the eggplant to help it absorb more of the marinade.
- To make the balsamic marinade, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices. You can also add a bit of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Marinate the eggplant slices in the balsamic mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help to infuse the eggplant with flavor.
- When roasting the eggplant, spread the slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Roast the eggplant in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and slightly browned.
- Serve the roasted eggplant as a side dish, or use it in salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
Conclusion:
Balsamic roasted eggplant is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up fresh eggplant, and it is also a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal. With its sweet and tangy flavor, balsamic roasted eggplant is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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