Best Eggplant Aubergine And Feta Rolls Recipes

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place eggplant cubes in a shallow baking pan; toss with 1/2 cup olive oil, salt to taste, bake until cubes are soft but not mushy -- about 30 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• Whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, and oregano in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss about half the dressing with eggplant.
• Put eggplant mixture on top of salad leaves, cooked pasta, couscous or slices of bread or toasts.
• Sprinkle with cheese and olives, drizzle with remaining dressing.
• Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs if desired.

ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Brush 1 tablespoon of the oil on the sliced eggplant, and roast it until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Saute the onion in the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes (with the juice), and simmer for 15 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, basil, oregano, and garlic.
• Add salt and peper to taste.
• Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spoon the cheese mixture on each slice of the eggplant, and roll up like a jelly roll.
• Place the eggplant in the dish.
• Continue until all the eggplant is used.
• Top with the tomato sauce, and bake for 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND FETA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300°F; spray oil a casserole dish (I used a low oval one).
• Spray oil a large frying pan and heat over high heat. Place eggplant slices in a single layer (you may have to do 2 batches). Cook for 3-5 minutes each side until browned. Place in prepared casserole dish evenly across the bottom (some may overlap).
• Pour stewed tomatoes over eggplant in an even layer, then feta, parsley and cilantro (in that order).
• In a small bowl, combine eggs, onion, salt, pepper, allspice, oregano, sage and cayenne. Pour evenly over items in casserole dish.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 10-20 minutes until firm.
• Serve hot or cold.

EGGPLANT ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplants lengthwise into eighteen 1/4-in.-thick slices; reserve leftover pieces. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Coat both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; place in a single layer on prepared pans. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bake until just pliable (do not soften completely), 10-12 minutes; cool slightly. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drain spinach and squeeze dry. Chop spinach and set aside., Finely chop leftover eggplant to measure 1 cup (discard remaining or save for another use). In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped eggplant; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, puree, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until flavors are blended., Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients and spinach. Place a rounded tablespoon of filling on the wide end of each eggplant slice; carefully roll up. Place roll-ups over sauce, seam side down. Top with 1-1/2 cups sauce. In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake until heated through and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce and, if desired, sprinkle with parsley.

FETA-STUFFED EGGPLANT ROLLS WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange 6 center slices on an oiled baking sheet in one layer, reserving remaining eggplant for another use. Brush eggplant with oil and season with salt.
• Broil eggplant about 3 inches from heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn eggplant with a metal spatula and broil until golden, about 4 minutes more. Transfer eggplant to a platter large enough to hold slices in one layer and cool. (Eggplant may be prepared up to this point 3 hours ahead and kept, covered loosely, at room temperature.)
• In a small bowl with a fork mash together feta, ricotta, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Cut peppers lengthwise into pieces about same width as eggplant slices.
• Assemble rolls:
• Top eggplant slices with pepper pieces, arranging them in one layer. Put 1 tablespoon cheese mixture near narrow end of each slice and into it gently press 4 or 5 arugula or spinach leaves so that they stick out on both sides. Beginning with cheese end, roll up each slice to enclose cheese mixture and leaves. (Rolls may be made 2 hours ahead and kept, covered loosely, at room temperature.)
• Serve rolls drizzled with salsa verde.