Best Eggplant Aubergine Appetizer Romanian Style Vinete Recipes
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) APPETIZER - ROMANIAN STYLE - (VINETE)
Annie swore by Mazola oil... Annie is my mother; Her children all affectionately called her Annie. Eggplant was relatively inexpensive. It was used frequently in various Romanian recipes prepared in my home. I developed a taste for the eggplant's distinctive flavour and enjoy it to this day.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Spreads
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Broil eggplant on all sides until well cooked -- turning frequently as it cooks.
- Scrape the purple skin off, and discard skin.
- Mash eggplant well with a wooden spoon,.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mix grated onions with one tsp of mazola oil.
- Add to mashed eggplant.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup of oil to eggplant slowly, stirring constantly.
- Add lemon juice.
- Mix well, and serve as an appetizer on crackers or other bread rounds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3, Protein 1.1
EGGPLANT SPREAD - ROMANIAN APPETIZER (PUTTLAJEL OR PATLAGEA VANA
This was a recipe that my paternal grandmother brought with her from Romania. This is a recipe that you either like or don't like. I have always loved this recipe.
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Spreads
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Wrap the eggplants in aluminum foil and place onto baking sheet.
- Bake until soft and the skin is charred, about 1 hour.
- Slice open the eggplants and scoop out all of the insides, placing it into a large bowl.
- Chop the eggplants with a fork and add the chopped onions, oil, salt and pepper.
- Mix well with a fork.
- Spread this rough mixture onto the slices of white bread or pita bread and serve as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1063.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 5.4
CAPONATA (COLD EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) APPETIZER)
I searched the Caponata recipes on Zaar and did not find any with pine nuts and I think the pine nuts really make this Caponata an outstanding recipe. Though the recipe looks complicated it comes together fairly quickly and once all the flavors blend it is just great as a hot summer night dinner with crusty bread and perhaps a tomato salad.
Provided by axxo3846
Categories Spreads
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place eggplant cubes in a colander and sprinkle with salt, cover with a plate and drain for 30 minutes.
- Saute peppers, onion and celery in 2 T of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions are soft, 8 to 12 minutes, Remove from skillet and set aside, add remaining oil to skillet.
- Squeeze excess liquid from eggplant, saute in skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until light brown, 14 to 18 minutes, return peppers, onions and celery mixture to skillet and stir in all ingredients.
- Cook for about 25 minutes, Remove from stove and let stand for about 15 minutes and then refrigerate.
SALATA DE VINETE
Salata De Vinete, or Eggplant Salad, is a common salad in many parts of Romania. Similar salads exist throughout Eastern and Southern Europe. Often, the salad is eaten with bread at breakfast or with bread as an appetizer/part of other meals. This version is without mayo or another creamy agent--making it ideal for summer picnics.
Provided by jo_mama
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 quart, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pierce eggplants with a fork on all sides.
- Broil the eggplants on a broiling pan in the oven. Broil, rotating approximately every 20 minutes, until all sides are well cooked and the eggplants begin to collapse and release juices. You can test doneness by pressing on the eggplants with a spatula or turner: the flesh should give and juices should drain out. (You could also grill the eggplants to get a smokier flavor).
- Remove pan from oven. Weight eggplants (e.g. setting a pyrex pan on top and weighting with canned goods) and allow to cool and for additional juices to drain.
- Finely mince shallot.
- Peel off all eggplant skin. Put eggplant flesh in bowl. Mash with fork. Add shallot, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve with delicious, crusty bread.
CAPONATINA - EGGPLANT APPETIZER
Make and share this Caponatina - Eggplant Appetizer recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ftamburello
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In sauce pan saute' onions and garlic in 3-4 tablespoons oil.
- Add paste, sugar, salt, and vinegar and simmer 8-10 minutes. Add water, cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.
- Fry eggplant cubes until browned. Add to sauce. Add celery, carrot, olives, and capers to frying pan with some additional oil if necessary. Fry about 5 minutes. Add to eggplant-sauce mixture.
- Cover pot and simmer slowly about 1/2 hour. Add some pepper if desired.
- Remove from heat and cool. Garnish with raisins or sliced hard cooked egg slices. Serve at room temperature with crusty Italian bread slices or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 316.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 1.6
ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SPREAD
Serve warm or cold as a spread for crostini or toasted Italian bread slices. A suggestion from Katia that I think is fabulous, is to add a sprinkle of balsamic and a dash of parmesan to your bagel, crostini, sandwich etc.. to really put this over the top! Thanks Katia!
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on a nonstick coated baking sheet.
- Stir the olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl and lightly brush on both sides of the eggplant.
- Roast eggplant slices until lightly browned, turning once, about 20 minutes per side. Cool slightly.
- Coarsely chop the eggplant and combine with the red peppers and capers; add black pepper to taste.
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