EGGPLANT AND ASPARAGUS NAPOLEONS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 43m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- For the vegetables: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant until tender, about 4 minutes each side. Grill the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally until crisp-tender. When cool enough to handle, cut the asparagus in half crosswise.
- For the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, basil, Pecorino Romano, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- To assemble: Place 4 slices eggplant on a work surface. Spread each with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture. Line 4 pieces of asparagus, side-by-side, on top. Place another slice of eggplant on top and repeat the layers. Top each napoleon with a slice of eggplant and place on a small baking sheet. Bake until warmed through, about 10 minutes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 457 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ROASTED GARLIC AND EGGPLANT SOUP
This soup has a smooth texture and a light taste; it's well worth the effort. I remember my grandmother preparing it, filling the whole house with the smell of roasted garlic...
Provided by M. Brown
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Peel away any excess paper from the bulb of garlic, then cut the top off to expose the cloves. Rub exposed cloves with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil, and set onto the prepared baking sheet. Poke the eggplant all over with a fork; place onto baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the garlic has turned golden brown and the eggplant is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Peel eggplant and chop into large chunks; peel or squeeze the roasted garlic from its skin, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, then stir in reserved eggplant, roasted garlic, tomato puree, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Once cooked, carefully puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return soup to the stove in a clean saucepan. Stir in half-and-half, season to taste with salt and pepper; cook over medium-low heat until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 119.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
PAN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP
This simple soup can be ready in under an hour and takes full advantage of the flavor of asparagus by pan-roasting it before puréeing. Fresh tarragon takes it up a notch.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break off bottom part of each asparagus stalk, and discard. Coarsely chop the rest of stalks, leaving 12 or 16 of the flower ends whole. Put butter or oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add asparagus and tarragon, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Remove whole flower ends; set aside.
- Add stock and some salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool at least a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning. Put 3 or 4 asparagus flower ends in each of 4 bowls; ladle in soup, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 399, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RICH AND CREAMY ROASTED EGGPLANT SOUP
This is a great tasting soup, rich and creamy, with tangy goat cheese to balance out your taste sensation! If you want to, you can use chicken or vegetable broth in the place of the heavy cream--but I like the cream, myself!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tomatoes, eggplant, onion and garlic on a baking sheet and brush with oil.
- Roast in preheated oven until very tender and brown in spots, 45 minutes.
- Scoop out eggplant pulp and discard skin. Place eggplant pulp, tomatoes, onion and garlic in a large heavy saucepan with thyme and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer until onion is very tender, 45 minutes.
- Puree in batches in a food processor or blender, or using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir in cream. Bring to a simmer, thinning with more broth, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 163.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
ROASTED EGGPLANT SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Herb Tomato Goat Cheese Eggplant Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes, eggplant, onion and garlic on large baking sheet. Brush vegetables with oil. Roast until vegetables are tender and brown in spots, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Scoop eggplant from skin into heavy large saucepan; discard skin. Add remaining roasted vegetables and thyme to same saucepan. Add 4 cups chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook until onion is very tender, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan. Stir in cream. Bring to simmer, thinning with more stock, if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with goat cheese; serve.
ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings (3 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the eggplant pieces in a large colander and sprinkle all over with the 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Set in the sink to drain for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Put a baking sheet in the oven to heat for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the shallot and garlic, and push to the side of the cutting board. Chop the parsley, then draw the shallots and garlic in with the herbs and chop them together, until finely chopped. Stir the aromatics and walnut oil together in a serving bowl.
- Toss the purged eggplant with the olive oil and pepper. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and brush or drizzle with olive oil. Spread the eggplant out on the pan and return to the oven. Roast until the eggplant is tender yet firm and rich brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss with garlic and herbs. Serve right away or at room temperature.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS SOUP
Quick to prepare, this soup will warm your soul. The roasted green onions give this soup smoky depth. From Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450*F.
- Trim root ends from green onions.
- Cut white parts into 1-inch lengths.
- Cut green tops into 1-inch lengths and reserve.
- Place the white parts, asparagus, and onion wedges in an even layer in a shallow large roasting pan.
- Drizzle vegetables with olive oil.
- Roast, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are charred and tender.
- Place half of the roasted vegetables in a food processor or blender.
- Add half a can of broth.
- Cover; process or blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a large saucepan.
- Repeat with remaining asparagus, onion wedges, and half a can broth.
- Stir in remaining can of broth, salt, and pepper.
- Heat through.
- Stir in half-and-half and snipped fresh dill.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
- Top with reserved green sections of onoion and dill sprigs.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Enjoy!
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