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    Roasted Eggplant with Gruyere

    Sep 10, 2008 · Modified: Dec 6, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Roasted Eggplant with Gruyere - Andrea Meyers

    When Michael goes on travel I find myself craving comfort food. I'm sure the phenomenon is related to my energy levels, which take a dip during the weeks he is gone and are in direct correlation to the high energy my boys possess. Top that off with being awake way into the night trying to take care of all the chores that don't get done during the day, and I start each morning with a sleep deficit and a craving for foods that taste good and give me a warm, fuzzy feeling on the inside.

    Last week while he was on his latest trip, I found myself craving roasted eggplant, so I pulled out a comfort food recipe. This is another one of those dishes that doesn't look like much when you prepare it, but the good, simple ingredients promise something more. The garlic slivers roast right along with the eggplant and infuse it with flavor, and the texture is smooth and creamy. Preparation is pretty easy and you can even do it in stages if you need to. You can roast the eggplant and process it the night before, keep it in the refrigerator overnight, warm it the next day while sauteing the mushrooms, then assemble and bake just before serving.

    Roasted Eggplant with Gruyere - Andrea Meyers
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    Roasted Eggplant with Gruyere

    Adapted from The New Basics Cookbook, by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: eggplant, gruyere cheese, vegetarian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 126kcal

    Equipment

    • roasting pan
    • aluminum foil
    • colander
    • large bowl
    • food processor
    • large skillet
    • 1-quart baking dish (about the size of a deep dish pie pan)

    Ingredients

    • 2 eggplants (medium to large, scrubbed clean)
    • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and slivered)
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (You could probably use olive oil for sautéing the mushrooms, but I never have.)
    • ¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese (plus extra for garnish)
    • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream (or creme fraiche)
    • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
    • salt (to taste)
    • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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    Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 375° F/190° C.
    • Use the point of a sharp knife to cut small slits in the eggplants. Wiggle the knife sideways to open each slit just wide enough to insert a sliver of garlic. Wrap the eggplants in foil and place in the roasting pan. Roast until soft, about 90 minutes. Remove them from the oven and allow to cool. Keep the oven on.
    • Remove the foil and cut the eggplants in half from stem to bottom. Place in a colander over the roasting pan and drain any of the bitter liquid.
    • Scoop out the pulp and the garlic slivers and put them into the bowl of the food processor. Cube 1 tablespoon of the butter and add it to the bowl. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture into the large bowl and stir in the Gruyere, beaten egg, and the sour cream. Set aside.
    • In the large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter (or olive oil) over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Fold into the eggplant mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Spread the mixture into the baking pan or pie pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Serve immediately with a little extra Gruyere grated on top of each serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy says

      September 11, 2008 at 1:26 am

      What an interesting dish! I love roasted eggplant, but I usually just drizzle some olive oil on top and eat it right out of the skin. I actually have all of the ingredients for this in my fridge, so I'll be giving it a try tomorrow. Thanks!

      Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewys last blog post..Sowing the Seeds of Love (& More Blogiversary Bash Giveaways)

    2. MyKitchenInHalfCups says

      September 11, 2008 at 7:34 am

      Oh, yes the energy level of little boys . . . sigh!
      Understand the need for comfort and this would seem to meet that need.

    3. Kalyn says

      September 11, 2008 at 9:46 am

      Definitely want to try this one, since I have eggplant in the fridge!

    4. ttfn300 says

      September 11, 2008 at 9:55 am

      This sounds soooo tasty!! So glad I like eggplant now 🙂

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      September 11, 2008 at 12:07 pm

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    6. Susan from Food Blogga says

      September 11, 2008 at 8:29 pm

      I could use some energy like this, Andrea. 🙂 I just posted on eggplant too. It seems so many of us are. No wonder, it's so wonderful right now.

    7. usha says

      September 12, 2008 at 3:09 pm

      This sounds delicious...okay eggplant just went into my grocery list for the weekend ...:)

    8. kellypea says

      September 12, 2008 at 5:15 pm

      Eggplant fits into the same category as figs at our house. I have tried it many times, however, and can say that roasted and part of a great panini, or in caponata, I like it quite a bit. I can blame it all on my mother who used to plop it in eggs, then flour, then fry it in bacon fat. UGH. Those memories are hard to get rid of!

    9. Reeni says

      September 13, 2008 at 7:46 pm

      This is so delicious and comforting for sure. It makes me sad because the eggplants I tried to grow didn't get bigger than a fig! They have been the exact same size for about two months now. Although very cute looking, that's all they have to offer!

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