Honey Roasted Eggplant with Chiles is a delectable vegetarian dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with a hint of heat. This colorful dish features tender eggplant slices coated in a luscious honey and roasted pepper sauce, roasted with poblano and serrano chiles for an added layer of flavor. Served as a main course or a delectable side dish, this recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
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HONEY-ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH CHILES
From Martha Stewart living. Yum! Martha serves these with Shrimp Tikka Masala and Toasted Coconut Rice
Provided by Kim Petro
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Toss eggplants with chiles, hoey and oil to coat.
- Roast eggplants (skin sides up) and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet until eggplant is golden, about 20 minutes.
- Flip and roast until eggplant softens, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
HONEY-ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH CHILES
Baby eggplants are generally less bitter and more tender than their grown-up counterparts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss eggplants with chiles, honey, and oil to coat.
- Roast eggplants (skin sides up) and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet until eggplant is golden, about 20 minutes (if using cubes of eggplant, stir once every 5 to 7 minutes). Flip, and roast until eggplant softens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT WITH CHILE, HONEY AND RICOTTA
For the crispest, most burnished pieces of eggplant, nothing beats frying, and it's worth every last splattered drop of oil to get there. This dish pairs the golden spears of fried eggplant with milky ricotta cheese, fried garlic slices, red-pepper flakes and a generous drizzle of honey. You can serve it as a first course, a substantial side dish or a light main course with a green salad on the side. Note that tender, young eggplant cook a lot more quickly than denser, larger ones, and are worth seeking out here.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle eggplant lightly with fine sea salt, and let sit while you heat the skillet.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium. When hot, add oil and heat until shimmering. Pat eggplant dry if necessary, then arrange in a single layer in the skillet (cooking them in batches if necessary to prevent crowding). Fry until softened and golden brown on all sides, turning them often, about 9 to 15 minutes total.
- Transfer eggplant as it cooks to a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle very lightly with more fine sea salt.
- When all the eggplant is cooked, reduce heat under pan to low and add garlic and a little more oil; cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the paper towel-lined plate next to the eggplant.
- Spread ricotta on a serving plate. Top with fried eggplant and garlic. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, flaky sea salt and basil. Serve immediately, with lemon or lime wedges on the side if you like.
PAN-ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH PEANUT-CHILE SAUCE
The chef Cal Peternell, who ran the Chez Panisse kitchen for many years, has a knack for inventing vegetable dishes that are infused with complex flavors. In this recipe, he weighs the eggplant slices down while they roast (like chicken under a brick), which presses out extra liquid and forms a magnificent crust. Finished with a rich, spicy ginger-peanut sauce and sparked with cool, crunchy fresh herbs, it's equally satisfying room temperature as a salad or warm as a vegetarian entrée, served with rice.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, for two, weekday, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare two heavy skillets: One large skillet and one medium skillet that fits inside the large one. Wrap the medium skillet in foil.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel wide strips of skin off the eggplants lengthwise, so that they are striped. Cut them crosswise into 3/4-inch thick rounds, and sprinkle them with about 1 teaspoon salt.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine the peanuts, cumin, garlic, 2 tablespoons chile paste, a pinch of salt and 3 tablespoons oil. Taste and adjust the seasonings with chile paste and salt.
- Heat the oven to 200 degrees and place a large baking sheet in it to warm.
- In the large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat until just shimmering. Working in batches, add a single layer of eggplant slices and place the medium skillet on top to press the eggplant flat. Cook, adjusting the heat so you hear the sound of sizzling (not popping, which would indicate burning). Check the color after 3 minutes. When nicely browned all over, about 5 minutes, flip the rounds and place the medium skillet on top again. Cook the other side until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, and transfer to the hot sheet pan in the oven. Add more olive oil to the pan and repeat with remaining eggplant.
- When all the eggplant slices are cooked, lightly wipe out the large skillet and reheat over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, swirl to heat through and add ginger. Let sizzle, stirring, until just beginning to brown, then scrape the cooked ginger and oil into the peanut sauce. Stir and taste again.
- To serve, arrange the eggplant slices on a platter. Use a spoon to drizzle sauce over the top (you might not use all the sauce). Scatter scallions and cilantro on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 440 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe eggplants for roasting. Smaller eggplants tend to be less bitter and have fewer seeds.
- To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, slice it into 1-inch cubes, toss them with a little bit of salt, and let them rest for about 30 minutes. Then, rinse them and pat them dry before roasting.
- Roast the eggplant at a high temperature (425°F or higher) for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Use a variety of chiles to add flavor to the dish. For a mild flavor, use poblano or Anaheim chiles. For a spicier dish, use serrano or habanero chiles. If you are using dried chiles, be sure to rehydrate them in hot water before using.
- Serve the eggplant with a variety of toppings, such as crumbled feta cheese, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.
Conclusion:
Honey roasted eggplant with chiles is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors makes this dish a surefire hit at any gathering.
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