Eggplant Cheesecake Food

EGGPLANT CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick foil and spray them with olive oil spray.
• Using a sharp knife, slice the eggplants very thinly, into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
• Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Spray them with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
• Bake the chips in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, turn to the other side, spray with more oil, and bake until browned and crispy, 10-15 more minutes.*

EGGPLANT NAPOLEON

Steps:

• Whisk eggs together in a deep container. Pour bread crumbs in another deep container.
• Dip each slice of eggplant into the eggs, covering both sides, and press into the bread crumbs until evenly coated.
• Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in the skillet; cook until crispy, 2 to 4 minutes. Spray tops with cooking spray and flip; continue cooking until second side is browned and eggplant is tender, 2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining slices.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top each slice with a basil leaf, 1 tomato slice, and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Place another eggplant slice on top. Cover with remaining tomato and mozzarella cheese slices.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is softened, but not melted, about 5 minutes.

EASY GREEK-STYLE EGGPLANT RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place eggplant cubes in a colander over a large bowl or directly over your sink, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes or so to allow eggplant to "sweat out" any bitterness. Rinse with water and pat dry.
• In a large braiser, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions, peppers, and chopped carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, then add garlic, bay leaf, spices, and a dash of salt. Cook another minute, stirring until fragrant.
• Now add eggplant, chopped tomato, chickpeas, and reserved chickpea liquid. Stir to combine.
• Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes or so. Stir often. Remove from stove top, cover and transfer to oven.
• Cook in oven for 45 minutes until eggplant is fully cooked through to very tender. (While eggplant is braising, be sure to check once or twice to see if more liquid is needed. If so, remove from oven briefly and stir in about 1/2 cup of water at a time.)
• When eggplant is ready, remove from oven and add a generous drizzle of Private Reserve EVOO, garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or mint). Serve hot or at room temperature with a side of Greek yogurt or even Tzatziki sauce and pita bread.

EGGPLANT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Cut eggplants into 3/4" rounds, place on non-stick foil on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes or until golden and soft. While eggplants are baking prepare an 8" square pan by making a double foil sling and brush with olive oil. In a mixing bowl combine 5 oz crumbled feta, 5 oz soft cream cheese, 3 eggs and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Beat well. Season with pepper. When eggplants are done, remove from oven and reduce temperature to 325. Assemble the Cheesecake: Lay eggplant slices evenly in the pan and place the grape tomatoes in any nooks and crannies. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon oregano. Pour the cream mixture over the eggplants and sprinkle another 1/2 tablespoon oregano over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the custard sets and the top is golden. Remove pan from oven and allow a few minutes to cool. Remove the cake from the pan by lifting the sling. Mix the za'atar with a little oil and brush over the top. Cut into 4-6 servings.