Twice Cooked Eggplant With Cilantro Sesame Pesto Recipes

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CILANTRO AND SESAME PESTO



Cilantro and Sesame Pesto image

Take a familiar condiment to new places with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds and manchego cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup lightly toasted sesame seeds
3 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated manchego cheese
1/2 cup grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Put the sesame seeds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the cilantro, garlic, lime zest, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the manchego and pulse to combine. With the food processor on, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

SESAME EGGPLANT



Sesame Eggplant image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut a Japanese eggplant (which is longer and more slender than the usual hulking kind) into small cubes and steam until tender. Dress with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, the juice of half a lemon and salt to taste.

EGGPLANT, TOMATO, AND PESTO STACK



Eggplant, Tomato, and Pesto Stack image

Provided by Andrea Bemis

Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Mozzarella     Basil     Eggplant     Summer     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
3 medium garlic cloves
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 large eggplant, cut into 8 1/2-inch rounds
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
4 slices (4 ounces) fresh mozzarella
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup walnuts until finely chopped. Add 2 cups basil and garlic, and pulse while slowly adding 1/2 cup oil, scraping down sides as needed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add Parmesan; season with salt and black pepper; process until pesto is well combined. Heat oven to 400°F. Brush eggplant slices with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with sea salt; roast on a baking sheet, turning once, until tender and golden, 20 minutes. Top each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Alternately layer 2 eggplant slices, 2 tomato slices and 1 slice mozzarella. (Refrigerate any remaining pesto for another use.) Divide balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts and basil leaves among stacks.

SPICY ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES AND CILANTRO



Spicy Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cilantro image

Categories     Ginger     Onion     Tomato     Side     Roast     Sauté     Eggplant     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds 6 ounces total), halved lengthwise
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil rimmed baking sheet; place eggplant halves, cut side down, on sheet. Roast eggplant until flesh is soft, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Using spoon, scoop pulp from eggplant halves into medium bowl; mash. Discard skins.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add ginger and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients; sauté 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add eggplant and stir until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

LIME AND SESAME GRILLED EGGPLANT



Lime and Sesame Grilled Eggplant image

When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the dish still makes me think Greek. —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium eggplant (1-1/4 pounds), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Thinly sliced green onion and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended; brush 2 tablespoons juice mixture over both sides of eggplant slices. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes on each side., Transfer eggplant to a serving plate. Stir honey and pepper flakes into remaining juice mixture; drizzle over eggplant. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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