Introducing a culinary masterpiece that blends smoky grilled eggplant, creamy feta cheese, and delicate farfalle pasta in a harmonious symphony of flavors. "Grilled Eggplant and Feta Farfalle" is a delightful journey for your palate, where the smoky undertones of grilled eggplant intertwine with the tangy zest of feta, all while the tender farfalle pasta provides a delightful canvas for this exquisite combination. This delectable recipe promises to transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean, where the aromas of grilled eggplant mingle with the freshness of feta cheese, creating a tantalizing sensory experience. So, embark on this culinary odyssey and indulge in the flavors of "Grilled Eggplant and Feta Farfalle," a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated, making it perfect for any occasion.
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GRILLED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS WITH FETA
An easy way to make a tasty eggplant dish. Grilling the eggplant gives it a surprisingly different flavor, and it tastes great with peppers, feta cheese, and spices. I eat this as a stand-alone dish, but my husband likes to eat his on toasted potato rolls as a sandwich filling. If you eat it without a bun it's gluten-free, as well as vegetarian. It's also great topped with a fried egg!
Provided by Marcia
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place eggplant and all bell peppers into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with steak seasoning; coat well.
- Place eggplant and bell pepper slices directly on the preheated grill. Cook until eggplant is softened, marked, and slightly charred and peppers are softened and marked, 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat as necessary to prevent burning.
- Remove from grill. Arrange in 4 piles, starting with a slice of eggplant and alternating eggplant and pepper slices, including one slice of each bell pepper color in each pile. Top with feta cheese. Sprinkle with basil and oregano. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 869.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MARINATED FETA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Slice 2 eggplants 1/2 inch thick; lay on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 grated garlic clove in a saucepan, 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon each chopped oregano and parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Let cool; pour over 4 ounces crumbled feta. Brush the eggplant with olive oil; grill over medium-high heat, 5 minutes per side. Top with the feta.
GRILLED EGGPLANT & FETA SALAD
Besides being an interesting variation on a regular green salad, this eggplant salad is simple to make and really flavorful. It also presents very well and is a great inclusion for a party menu.
Provided by nirvanadaisy
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut eggplants lengthwise into ¼ inch slices. Heat up a grill pan (or grill). Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano. Grill eggplants for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Using a grill pan - as opposed to a regular pan - gives the eggplants brown grill marks which look really attractive when you present the salad. If you don't have a grill pan, it's only aesthetic so don't worry.
- Arrange the grilled slices on a serving platter. Sprinkle feta, pine nuts, basil and mint over the top. Finally, just before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 219.4, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 8.6
GRILLED EGGPLANT STACKS WITH TOMATO AND FETA
Categories Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Basil Eggplant Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 light-lunch or first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend basil with oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in blender until finely chopped. Pour into a paper-towel- or coffee-filter-lined sieve set over a bowl and let drain 20 minutes. Gather together sides of towel or filter and press gently on it to extract more oil. (You will have a generous 1/3 cup oil.) Reserve 1 tablespoon basil oil separately for serving. Scrape basil solids into a small bowl and reserve.
- Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure," below.
- While grill heats, cut off bottoms of eggplants, then cut 6 (1/2-inch-thick) crosswise rounds from each, starting from cut end. Reserve remaining eggplant for another use. Cut 4 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds from large tomato and 2 center slices (1/3 inch thick) from each medium tomato, reserving remaining tomato for another use.
- Lightly brush eggplant rounds on both sides with basil oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over occasionally, lightly brushing eggplant with more basil oil occasionally if it looks dry, until eggplant is very tender, 6 to 10 minutes. (Leave gas grill on.)
- Make stacks:
- On baking pan, arrange 4 largest eggplant rounds side by side and spread each with a generous 1/2 teaspoon of reserved basil solids, then top each with 1 of 4 largest tomato rounds. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and top each with about 1 tablespoon feta. Make another layer with medium-size eggplant rounds, basil solids, medium tomato rounds, salt, pepper, and feta, then top with remaining eggplant and feta.
- Set baking pan on grill and cook stacks, with grill cover closed, until heated through and cheese on top is softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer stacks to 4 plates and drizzle plates with reserved basil oil.
- Grilling Procedure
- If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
- Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
- Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
- Low: 5 to 6 seconds
- If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA FARFALLE
The flavor of this dish is awesome. Its a great vegetarian dish that's very adaptable to taste. The grilling of the eggplant is optional.
Provided by Alexis
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Rub eggplant with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until each side has golden brown grill marks and is fragrant. Let cool, then cut into cubes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic until the onions are translucent. Stir in eggplant, and saute until it is tender. Add the diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, basil, marjoram, mint, dill, celery salt, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Mix in Parmesan cheese. In a large bowl, combine pasta with vegetable mixture. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with feta cheese.
- Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 543.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA FARFALLE
The flavor of this dish is awesome. Its a great vegetarian dish that's very adaptable to taste. The grilling of the eggplant is optional.
Provided by Alexis
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Rub eggplant with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until each side has golden brown grill marks and is fragrant. Let cool, then cut into cubes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic until the onions are translucent. Stir in eggplant, and saute until it is tender. Add the diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, basil, marjoram, mint, dill, celery salt, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Mix in Parmesan cheese. In a large bowl, combine pasta with vegetable mixture. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with feta cheese.
- Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 543.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH FETA RELISH
I created this impressive light side dish for my vegetarian friends. It's easy, fast and a standout recipe for company. -Amanda Dekrey, Fargo, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette and garlic powder until combined. Stir in feta, cucumber, tomato and onion. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Brush eggplant with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender. Top eggplant with feta mixture. If desired, sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BAKED FARFALLE WITH EGGPLANT
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a broiler or grill. Slice the eggplant one-half-inch thick. Grill or broil it, turning it once, until it is nicely browned. It will look dry and papery. Set it aside.
- Place a pot with four quarts of salted water over high heat.
- Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a heavy skillet, add the onion and saute until golden. Stir in the garlic and hot red pepper. Add the tomatoes and simmer about 15 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper, adding additional hot pepper if desired.
- When the water is boiling, add the farfalle and cook until it is just tender, about eight minutes. Drain it well; toss it with a tablespoon of the oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Oil a baking dish 8 by 12 inches with half a tablespoon of the oil and spread one-third of the farfalle in the dish. Spread half the eggplant on the farfalle and spoon on one-third of the tomato sauce. Top with half the mozzarella. Repeat with a layer of farfalle, the rest of the eggplant, half the remaining tomato sauce and the rest of the mozzarella. Spread the remaining farfalle and tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining oil. Set aside until half an hour before serving time. If you refrigerate it, be sure to bring the dish to room temperature before baking.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the top has browned.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 650 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA FARFALLE
The flavor of this dish is awesome. Its a great vegetarian dish that's very adaptable to taste. The grilling of the eggplant is optional.
Provided by Alexis
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Rub eggplant with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until each side has golden brown grill marks and is fragrant. Let cool, then cut into cubes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic until the onions are translucent. Stir in eggplant, and saute until it is tender. Add the diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, basil, marjoram, mint, dill, celery salt, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Mix in Parmesan cheese. In a large bowl, combine pasta with vegetable mixture. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with feta cheese.
- Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 543.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA CHEESE SALAD (BOBBY FLAY)
DH and I made this salad to accompany a grilled chicken souvlaki dish that we made for dinner. The salad was really tasty. It is from my Bobby Flay "Boy Meets Grill" cookbook.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Cheese
Time 18m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high.
- Brush the eggplant with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until soft, with visible grill marks, about 4 minutes on each side. Cut into 4 inch cubes.
- Whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil, garlic, chile powder, oregano, and vinegar in a large bowl until combined. Add the eggplant and red onion, toss to coat with dressing, season with salt and pepper, and crumble feta cheese over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 349.7, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.2
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FETA
The secret to perfectly tender eggplant is salting before you cook. Here, flame-kissed slices are topped with a simple tomato salad for a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Generously season eggplant slices with salt. Place vertically in a colander, overlapping them. Let stand 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Liberally brush cut sides of eggplant with oil. Grill, turning once, until tender, about 4 minutes a side. Mix tomatoes, pine nuts, feta, red-pepper flakes, and oil; season with salt. Spoon over eggplant; top with basil.
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA FARFALLE
The flavor of this dish is awesome. Its a great vegetarian dish that's very adaptable to taste. The grilling of the eggplant is optional.
Provided by Alexis
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Rub eggplant with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until each side has golden brown grill marks and is fragrant. Let cool, then cut into cubes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic until the onions are translucent. Stir in eggplant, and saute until it is tender. Add the diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, basil, marjoram, mint, dill, celery salt, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Mix in Parmesan cheese. In a large bowl, combine pasta with vegetable mixture. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with feta cheese.
- Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 543.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and heavy for their size. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Roast the eggplant properly. Roasting the eggplant brings out its smoky, caramelized flavor. To roast the eggplant, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern. Drizzle the eggplant with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the eggplant cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and slightly browned.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the eggplant and zucchini, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
- Use a good quality feta cheese. Feta cheese is a key ingredient in this recipe. Use a good quality feta cheese that is made from sheep's milk or a blend of sheep's and goat's milk.
- Serve immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The eggplant and zucchini will lose their texture if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This Grilled Eggplant and Feta Farfalle is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. The roasted eggplant and zucchini are tender and flavorful, and the feta cheese adds a creamy richness. The farfalle pasta is the perfect vehicle for all of these flavors. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
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