Best Roasted Eggplant With Spinach Quinoa And Feta Recipes
SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA
Provided by Chris Schlesinger
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Feta Eggplant Spinach Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 (main course) or 8 (first course or side dish)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
- Whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, marjoram, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush both sides of eggplant slices with some of dressing. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill eggplant, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until tender, 12 to 15 minutes total. Cut into pieces.
- Toss spinach with enough dressing to coat and season with salt and pepper. Add eggplant, feta, and pine nuts and toss again.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND FETA
This is a Greek recipe. This can be used to top a salad of baby spinach or other greens, pasta, couscous or any other similar thing. Or, scoop it up on small bites of good crusty bread, or serve as a variation of eggplant bruschetta. It can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a meatless main course.
Provided by Susiecat too
Categories Greek
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 468, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.7
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