Eggplant Parmesan with Balsamic Glaze is a classic Italian dish made with tender eggplant, a flavorful tomato sauce, and melted cheese, topped with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. This delightful recipe is a perfect combination of textures and flavors, making it a favorite among eggplant lovers. With its gorgeous presentation and irresistible taste, Eggplant Parmesan with Balsamic Glaze is sure to impress your family and friends.
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GRILLED BABY EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- For the grilled baby eggplant: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Cut off the stems from the baby eggplant and slice them in half lengthwise. Make a 1/2-inch-deep crosshatch pattern on the flesh side of each using a knife. Put them in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, rosemary and garlic. Pour the mixture over the eggplant, tossing to coat completely, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill, flipping halfway through, until tender and dark, about 10 minutes.
- For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the oil, stock, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the glaze is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Drizzle over the eggplant to serve.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN II
This is a no fry variation of this popular dish, and is just as delicious!
Provided by Dolores Gentner-Ryan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1663.1 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium eggplants, coarse salt, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, pepper, vegetable oil, marinara sauce, fresh basil, low-moisture mozzarella, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut each eggplant into about ½-inch (1-cm) thick round slices.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the eggplant with half of the coarse salt. Flip the slices over and sprinkle with the rest of the salt.
- Put another baking sheet on top of the eggplant and place something heavy, like a cast-iron skillet, on the top baking sheet to help release moisture from the eggplant. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the eggplant slices and pat dry with paper towels. Brush most of the salt from the eggplant with a paper towel, then transfer to a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- Coat each eggplant slice in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the eggplant in batches until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry using more paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Pour about 1 cup (260 g) of marinara sauce into a 2½-quart (2 L) baking dish and spread evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Add about 8 eggplant slices (it's okay if they overlap) and cover with ½ cup (130 g) of marinara. Sprinkle with a third of the fresh basil, then top with about a third of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat to make 2 more layers. Finish with the fresh mozzarella cheese and a final sprinkling of Parmesan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the mozzarella is bubbling and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
CRUNCHY EGGPLANT PARMESAN
This is a slightly different twist on the old standard eggplant Parmesan. By peeling and sweating the eggplant you eliminate the bitterness and the panko bread crumbs add a nice crunch to the crust. Freezes so well!
Provided by Mama Smith
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray an 11x13-inch baking dish and 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Place eggplant slices on racks over the sink or paper towels and sprinkle both sides of slices lightly with salt. Let eggplant drain for 30 minutes, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels. Place eggplant slices on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is soft, about 15 minutes.
- Pour beaten eggs into a shallow bowl; combine panko bread crumbs with Italian seasoning in a separate shallow bowl. Dip eggplant into beaten egg and press into panko crumbs to coat. Place breaded eggplant back on the baking sheets and spray the slices with cooking spray.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil eggplant slices until tops are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; remove slices, turn, and spray other sides with cooking spray. Broil until golden brown 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove eggplant and turn oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in prepared pasta sauce and remove from heat.
- Spread 1/3 of the pasta sauce into bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half the eggplant slices, half the Italian cheese blend, and half the Parmesan cheese. Spread another 1/3 of the sauce over the layers; layer the remaining eggplant, remaining pasta sauce, Italian cheese blend, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake casserole in the 350 degree oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 120.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1524.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
BALSAMIC EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is so good! I love the flavors and I hope you do too! I got this off the internet (I don't remember where) and tweaked it a bit. Not only is this yummy but only 3 weight watcher points! Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine vinegar, oil, oregano, 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper and sugar.
- Coat large cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- Brush both sides of eggplant with vinegar mixture and arrange in single layer on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes per side or until fork-tender.
- Combine onions, garlic, and 2 Tbsp of wine in large non-stick skillet, stirring over medium-high head until onions are soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in stewed tomatoes with their liquid, chopped tomato, basil, remaining 2 Tbsp wine, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp sugar.
- Bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to break up tomatoes, 10 minute.
- Makes approximately 2 1/2 cup sauce.
- Note: In a pinch I have used canned spaghetti sauce, and it worked just fine.
- Spoon one third of the sauce into shallow 2-quart baking dish.
- Arrange half the eggplant over sauce.
- Spoon half the remaining sauce over eggplant.
- Sprinkle on half of the mozzarella.
- Layer again with remaining eggplant, sauce and mozzarella.
- Top with parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes more, until bubbly.
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving for easier cutting.
- Enjoy!
GRILLED EGGPLANT
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the grill to medium-high
- When the grill is hot, slice eggplant about 1/2-inch thick.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the oil and vinegar mixture.
- Place eggplant on the hot preheated grill.
- Grill the eggplant for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 1 eggplant (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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.
Tips:
- Choose small, firm eggplants for a better texture.
- Slice the eggplants evenly so they cook evenly.
- Soak the eggplant slices in salted water for 30 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- Coat the eggplant slices in flour before frying to help them brown.
- Use a large skillet to fry the eggplant slices so they have plenty of room to cook.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the eggplant slices, or they will steam instead of fry.
- Cook the eggplant slices until they are golden brown and tender.
- Layer the eggplant slices, sauce, and cheese in a baking dish until you have used all of the ingredients.
- Bake the eggplant parmesan until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the eggplant parmesan hot with a side of bread or salad.
Conclusion:
Eggplant parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy eggplant, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese, it's the perfect comfort food. This recipe for eggplant parmesan with balsamic glaze is a delicious twist on the traditional dish. The balsamic glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the eggplant and cheese. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this eggplant parmesan is sure to be a hit.
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