Best Honey Roasted Eggplant With Chiles Recipes

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HONEY-ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH CHILES



Honey-Roasted Eggplant With Chiles image

From Martha Stewart living. Yum! Martha serves these with Shrimp Tikka Masala and Toasted Coconut Rice

Provided by Kim Petro

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -5 baby eggplants, halved or 2 regular eggplants, cut into 2 inch cubes
5 fresh Thai green chili, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Toss eggplants with chiles, hoey and oil to coat.
  • Roast eggplants (skin sides up) and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet until eggplant is golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Flip and roast until eggplant softens, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

PAN-FRIED EGGPLANT WITH CHILE, HONEY AND RICOTTA



Pan-Fried Eggplant With Chile, Honey and Ricotta image

For the crispest, most burnished pieces of eggplant, nothing beats frying, and it's worth every last splattered drop of oil to get there. This dish pairs the golden spears of fried eggplant with milky ricotta cheese, fried garlic slices, red-pepper flakes and a generous drizzle of honey. You can serve it as a first course, a substantial side dish or a light main course with a green salad on the side. Note that tender, young eggplant cook a lot more quickly than denser, larger ones, and are worth seeking out here.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds Japanese or other slender eggplant, cut into 3-inch-by-1-inch spears
Fine sea salt, as needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
12 ounces whole-milk ricotta
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
Red-pepper flakes, to taste
Flaky sea salt, to taste
1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Lemon or lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle eggplant lightly with fine sea salt, and let sit while you heat the skillet.
  • Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium. When hot, add oil and heat until shimmering. Pat eggplant dry if necessary, then arrange in a single layer in the skillet (cooking them in batches if necessary to prevent crowding). Fry until softened and golden brown on all sides, turning them often, about 9 to 15 minutes total.
  • Transfer eggplant as it cooks to a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle very lightly with more fine sea salt.
  • When all the eggplant is cooked, reduce heat under pan to low and add garlic and a little more oil; cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the paper towel-lined plate next to the eggplant.
  • Spread ricotta on a serving plate. Top with fried eggplant and garlic. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, flaky sea salt and basil. Serve immediately, with lemon or lime wedges on the side if you like.

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