Best 6 Eggplant Wheat Berry Casserole Recipes

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Eggplant wheat berry casserole is a delectable dish that combines the smoky flavor of eggplant with the nutty taste of wheat berries. This casserole is a wholesome and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with nutrients and can be easily made vegetarian or vegan by omitting the cheese. With its tender eggplant, hearty wheat berries, and flavorful spices, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE



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The technique may seem a little strange here, but it is not unlike making a dressing or stuffing for poultry. The end result is a delicious vegetarian main dish for the fall. It has a rich taste and meaty texture; some of my vegetarian friends were very suspicious while eating it, but I wouldn't fool them!

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large italian eggplant
1 large onion
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 slices dry whole whole wheat bread
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, rubbed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
200 g old cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Peel and slice the eggplant 1 cm thick and place the slices on a plate in a single layer.
  • Salt them heavily, cover with another plate and weight.
  • Leave for 1/2 to one hour.
  • Cut the bread into cubes.
  • Peel and chop the onion.
  • Sauté the bread cubes with the spices in 1 tbsp of olive oil, and lay them in a small lasagne pan when they are nicely browned.
  • Rinse and gently squeeze dry the eggplant.
  • Cut it in to 1 cm cubes and sauté them, with the onion, in the remaining olive oil, until the eggplant is tender.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Mix into the toasted bread cubes in the lasagne pan.
  • Top with the grated cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

CHEESY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH EGGPLANT



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A combination of eggplant, Cheddar cheese, and other vegetables that marries the flavors into a tasty, colorful, festive casserole with a hint of sweetness.

Provided by woodpqrstu

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup fine bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add eggplant and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and pour eggplant into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and mix to create a paste. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, and salt and cook over medium to medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until mixture bubbles and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour mixture over the eggplant in the baking dish.
  • Cover the vegetables in the baking dish with Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 840.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

VEGETABLE AND WHEAT BERRY CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Vegetable and Wheat Berry Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiecutter _

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/8 cups wheat berries
12 cups water
2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (aubergine)
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
4 zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices (courgettes)
2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch squares
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch squares
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 sprigs flat-leaf Italian parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine the wheat berries and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until most of water has been absorbed and wheat berries are chewy and tender (about 1 1/2 hours). Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof casserole or roasting pan, combine eggplant, tomatoes and their juice, zucchini, onions, bell peppers, olives, garlic, and cayenne. Mix thoroughly. Cover and bake stirring once or twice, until vegetables are tender (about 1 hour).
  • To serve, stir chopped parsley and vinegar into the vegetables. Divide wheat berries among plates and top with equal amounts of the vegetables. Garnish with a parsley sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 365.4, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 10, Sugar 13.7, Protein 5.1

EGGPLANT WHEAT BERRY CASSEROLE



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Good recipe using eggplant and wheat berries. Also a tasty way to use up all those cherry tomatoes in your garden. You can also pan-fry or bake the eggplant instead of grilling it.

Provided by Marie Williams

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
2 pounds eggplant, quartered and sliced, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup wheat berries
½ cup barley
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Brush eggplant slices with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Grill eggplant on the preheated grill until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, wheat berries, barley, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and allspice to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until wheat berries are tender and some liquid is still remaining, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir tomatoes and black beans into wheat berries mixture; remove pot from heat. Stir eggplant into wheat berries mixture; pour into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 962.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EGGPLANT AND HERB CASSEROLE



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Provided by Bryan Miller

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes (or 1 28-ounce can crushed imported tomatoes)
10 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
2 eggplants, about 1 pound each, sliced 1/4 inch thick on a slight bias
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and lightly grease a baking dish or gratin dish (14-by-9 1/2 oblong or 10-by-6 rectangular).
  • If using fresh plum tomatoes, plunge them into a pot of boiling water for 10 seconds, lift out with a slotted spoon and remove the skins. Core and cube them to yield 4 cups.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan, and saute the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the plum tomatoes (or canned tomatoes), then the tomato paste. Add the oregano, basil and thyme.
  • Stir well, and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes, adding salt and freshly ground pepper if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, place the flour in a bowl. Dredge the eggplant slices in the flour. Use the rest of the olive oil, little by little, to saute the eggplant slices over medium heat -- about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
  • Pour a layer of tomato sauce over the bottom of the baking dish, and layer some cooked eggplant over that. Alternate the rest of the sauce and eggplant in layers. Arrange eggplant slices over the top. Cover with sliced mozzarella. Bake for 1 hour or until the surface is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 829 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you dish is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often in summer when fresh produce is abundant.-Marelyn Baugher, Holdredge, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add eggplant. Boil for 5-8 minutes or until tender;drain and set aside. , In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tomato is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in milk, egg and eggplant; mix well., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are small and firm, with smooth, shiny skin. Avoid eggplants that are large, soft, or have blemishes.
  • Cook the eggplant properly. Eggplant can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common methods are roasting, grilling, and frying. Roasting or grilling brings out the eggplant's natural sweetness, while frying gives it a crispy texture.
  • Don't overcook the eggplant. Eggplant is a delicate vegetable that can easily become mushy if it is overcooked. Be careful not to cook it for too long, or it will lose its texture and flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs. Eggplant has a mild flavor, so it pairs well with a variety of spices and herbs. Some popular choices include garlic, paprika, oregano, and basil.
  • Serve eggplant as a main course or a side dish. Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

Conclusion:

Eggplant is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a main course, a side dish, or an addition to a salad or sandwich, eggplant is a great choice. With its mild flavor and ability to pair well with a variety of spices and herbs, eggplant is sure to please everyone at your table.

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