MARK BITTMAN'S EGGPLANT PARMESAN
This is the most minimalist eggplant Parmesan imaginable, really an eggplant gratin with tomatoes. You cook the eggplant in abundant oil. Yes, you can broil it or bake it, but I really think the taste of eggplant slices that have had oil boiled right through them is dreamy. Make a 15-minute tomato sauce of fresh or canned tomatoes, onion and olive oil, then grab a gratin dish and layer the eggplant, sauce and Parmesan. Do this two or three times, and that's it. Bake until it's bubbly and golden brown. It's great hot or at room temperature, so it's perfect for a potluck.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put 1/8 inch of oil in your largest skillet (the bigger the skillet, the faster you can get through sautéing the eggplant) and turn the heat to medium. Start trimming and slicing eggplant: 1/2-inch slices, or maybe 3/8-inch, but not as thin as 1/4 inch. When the oil shimmers, add the eggplant; you can crowd them as long as they don't overlap. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning as necessary, until nicely tender and browned on both sides; drain on paper towels. Add more oil when necessary.
- Cook the onion in the remaining oil; when it's tender, add the tomatoes and some salt and pepper and cook at a lively simmer until saucy, 10 or 15 minutes. Heat the oven to 400.
- Eyeball your eggplant and your baking dishes and pick a nice dish that will work. I like a big oval gratin dish for this. Add a layer of eggplant, then tomato sauce, then cheese, then eggplant, tomato sauce, cheese. That will probably do, but you can make more layers if you like. Bake until the cheese is melted and the whole thing is bubbly, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN - MARK BITTMAN
Steps:
- Slice tops off of eggplants to check on thickness of the skin. If the skin is particularly thick, peel the eggplants. Cut eggplant into ½ inch thick slices. If you find the bitterness of eggplant distasteful, sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt, let rest in a colander for about an hour. Then rinse with water and pat dry. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, dredge eggplant slices, one at a time, in flour, shake off the excess flour, and place in the skillet for 3-4 minutes a side until browned. Fit as many slices of eggplant in your skillet at a time as you can without crowding them too much. Season with salt (if you did not salt the slices before cooking) and pepper. Once cooked on both sides, let eggplant slices rest on paper towels. Add more oil to the skillet as needed Lightly oil a baking dish, then spoon a small amount of sauce into it, spreading as evenly as you can. Top with a layer of eggplant slices, followed by a thin layer of mozzarella and Parmesan, and topped with some basil leaves. Repeat the layers in this order until all ingredients have been used except for the basil and Parmesan you set aside for garnish, and add these last. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbling hot.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN DECONSTRUCTED
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the eggplant slices in a colander over a bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain and pat slices dry with a paper towel. Season with pepper.
- Working in batches, heat some of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (you will need about 1/2 cup total for frying, less with a nonstick pan). Add as much eggplant to the skillet as fits comfortably in a single layer. Cook, without moving, until undersides are dark golden, about 4 minutes; flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining oil and eggplant.
- Let the skillet cool for a few minutes. Return it to medium heat and add 3 tablespoons oil. Smash and peel 4 garlic cloves and add them to the skillet; cook until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and oregano. Cook, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spatula, until tomatoes start to form a sauce, 15 minutes. Add the basil sprigs and 4 tablespoons Parmesan; simmer 5 minutes longer.
- While the sauce simmers, in a small skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Mince 1 garlic clove and add to the skillet with the bread crumbs. Toast, stirring, until bread crumbs are just golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon Parmesan and a pinch of salt.
- Arrange eggplant on a large platter. Spoon dollops of ricotta over the eggplant and top with sauce. Scatter bread crumbs over sauce. Top with mozzarella and garnish with torn basil leaves. Drizzle with oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Truly delicious! I love eggplant and have many recipes, but this one's my favorite. The cheeses and seasonings make this dish unforgettable. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook garlic in oil 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, olives, basil, capers, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, for eggplant, place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder and oregano. Dip eggplant in flour, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper., Preheat oven to 350°. In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, four eggplant slices, 1 cup ricotta mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts :
MISO-GLAZED EGGPLANT SLICES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories quick, weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If time allows, sprinkle the eggplant liberally with salt, put it in a colander in the sink and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat and put the rack about 4 inches from the flame.
- Combine the neutral and sesame oils and brush the eggplant on both sides with the oil mixture. Sprinkle with salt (if you salted the eggplant, hold off) and pepper, then brush with more oil. Grill until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total, turning once or twice and brushing with more oil if it looks dry.
- When the eggplant is almost done, whisk together the miso, honey and hot water and generously brush the eggplant with this mixture. Continue to grill for another minute or two, then serve hot, warm or at room temperature, drizzled with any remaining miso sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 258, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1291 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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