Aubergine And Pepper Bake Food

RED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH AUBERGINE PUREE

Steps:

• Make the aubergine puree by grilling the aubergines until the skins are charred and starting to blister which should mean that the pulp inside is soft. Leave to cool slightly then remove the skin by rubbing gently under cold water. In a blender or food processor liquidize with the olive oil and then blend in the garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons parsley, salt and pepper. Pour the puree into a bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the peppers in half, remove the stalk and seeds, brush the inside with the remaining olive oil and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. A quarter of an hour before serving, fill the pepper halves with the aubergine puree, replace in the oven to warm through.
• After 15 minutes remove the peppers from the oven, sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve with plain toasted bread fingers.

AUBERGINE & PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the jar of ready-roasted peppers. Heat a griddle pan or grill to high. Thickly slice the aubergines lengthways, brush with a little oil, then griddle until golden and crisp on both sides.
• Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. On a large, lipped baking tray, layer up rows of peppers and aubergines. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the sliced garlic cloves, some thyme leaves and seasoning, then bake for 30 mins. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl; season with basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the pepper mixture; toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
• Brush eggplant slices with olive oil to coat thinly.
• Spread about 1/3 of the pepper mixture into the bottom of a square glass baking dish; top with a layer of about 1/3 of the eggplant. Repeat layering twice more. Top final layer with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is browned and the vegetables are bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Position rack in top third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
• Spray large heavy baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Combine the eggplant, peppers, garlic and olive oil in a large bowl. Toss well.
• Transfer to the prepared sheet. Bake until eggplant is brown and the peppers are tender, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Scape vegetables and pan juices into a bowl, saving the garlic for the dressing.
• Combine the vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne in a food processor.
• Peel the roasted garlic, add to the food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Toss the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
• Cool, and let sit for a while to let the flavors develop.
• To serve: Bring to room temperature. Mound salad in center of large platter.
• Serve with the pita wedges.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) TOMATO AND CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Dip eggplant in flour, then egg and then in bread crumbs.
• Heat 1/4 inch oil in skillet and cook eggplant in batches, until golden brown on both sides.
• Place cooked eggplants on paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper.
• In bottom of baking dish alternate layers of tomatoes and eggplant, salt and pepper, grated Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella slices, ending with Mozzarella on top.
• Bake in pre heated oven 350F degrees uncovered, for 60 minute.