

After 30 minutes are over, rinse eggplant slices in a colander, and pat dry see. Let the eggplant rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to draw moisture out see note. Sprinkle 1/2 the kosher salt on one side, then flip the eggplant slices and salt the other side. Well, I have to tell you, it was more like fritter failure because the almond flour I used in the. Line a baking sheet with paper towel and place sliced eggplant side by side. Let stand another 10 minutes before serving. This recipe started out as zucchini and ricotta fritters.Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes to brown.Substitute the grated zest of 1 orange and 2 tablespoons orange juice for the lime zest and juice, and add 1 teaspoon black pepper. With a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture, eggplant contains many. I don’t really know the whole story on this, but this I do know: Eggplants with oval blossom ends that are slightly indented will have more seeds than blossom ends that are round and smooth. Portobello-Eggplant Stacks with Orange-Pepper Ricotta The portobello adds real heartiness: Substitute 4 portobello mushrooms, caps brushed clean and stems removed, for the sweet potato (use only one per stack). Smaller eggplants don’t. There are lots of opinions about male vs. Where eggplants are concerned size matters. Larger eggplants tend towards bitterness. of your favorite marinara sauce (i love classico tomato & basil) 1 - 15 oz. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted. Top each with one slice of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If purchased from a grocery store, buy them only when in season and then refrigerate in a plastic bag for a few days. Bake for 6-8 minutes per side, until the coating is crispy and golden brown. If you have a garden, pick them on the day you plan to use them. Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons melted ghee or fat of choice 2 globe eggplants (approximately 1. To make the tofu ricotta, use a fork to mash together oil-free mayo, tofu, lemon juice, yeast flakes, basil, and salt in a bowl. Before we start, there are a few things you need to know about eggplants. Serve eggplant alone, with pasta and marinara, or in stacks (as shown) with vegan ricotta made out of your leftover ingredients (remaining oil-free mayo and 1/2 brick tofu).
