GRILLED BABY EGGPLANTS WITH FRESH RICOTTA AND FARM STAND TOMATOES

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Grilled Baby Eggplants with Fresh Ricotta and Farm Stand Tomatoes image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, smashed
2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves removed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4 baby eggplants, halved
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and parsley in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the eggplant or for up to 2 hours.
  • Combine the ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the eggplant or for up to 2 hours.
  • Heat a grill to high or a grill pan over high heat.
  • Brush the eggplant on both sides with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant, cut-side down, until golden brown and caramelized, about 4 minutes. Flip the eggplant and grill until the bottom is golden brown and the eggplant is tender, about 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer the eggplant to a platter, cut-side up, and top each half with a large dollop of the ricotta. Spoon the tomatoes over the top and serve.

Mercy Mafusa
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The grilled eggplants were good, but the ricotta and tomato topping was a bit bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


No Budget
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the grilled eggplants were a bit tough. I think I would cook them for a little less time next time.


Mdselimhossen mdselimhossen
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better if I had added some more herbs and spices to the ricotta mixture.


mudasir majeed
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The grilled eggplants were smoky and delicious, and the ricotta and tomato topping was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting vegetarian dish.


4x Robi vai
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplants, and this recipe definitely caught my eye. The grilled eggplants were tender and flavorful, and the ricotta and tomato topping was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this dish again!


Md Hemel
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they were so flavorful. The ricotta cheese was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy vegetarian dish.


Salma Javed
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times already, and it's always a hit.


Doreen Nakawooya
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit of garlic to the ricotta mixture. Otherwise, it was perfect!


Navaraj Ghimire
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplants, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilling process really mellows out the flavor of the eggplants, and the ricotta and tomato topping is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Cavin Nkosi
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer vegetables. The grilled eggplants are the star of the show, but the ricotta and tomato topping really takes them to the next level. I served this dish with grilled chicken, and it was a hit with everyone at


Majedol Poros
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavors in this dish worked together. The grilled eggplants were smoky and savory, while the ricotta and tomatoes were light and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new an


Jazmin Jimenez
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used fresh herbs from my garden, and the dish turned out even better than I expected. My family loved it!


Naomi Holloway
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The grilled baby eggplants were tender and flavorful, and the ricotta and tomato topping was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making th


akmal choudhary
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This recipe is a true gem! The flavors of the grilled baby eggplants, fresh ricotta, and farm-stand tomatoes come together perfectly. I especially loved the smoky flavor that the grilling imparted to the eggplants.