Grilled Eggplant-Local Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Grilled Eggplant-Local goat cheese & Roasted Red Peppers Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 ounces feta cheese
8 ounces laura chenel goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 eggplant , cut into 10 lenghtwise slices
2 tablespoons garlic oil
10 baby spinach leaves
2 fresh roasted red peppers , cut into wide strips
1 garlic clove , minced
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes , red crushed
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon lime peel , minced
2 teaspoons lime juice ( not the bottled kind )
3 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
200
Sugar
5g
Fat
12g
Grilled Eggplant-Local Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers recipe is a simple and healthy vegetarian dish that is perfect for summertime grilling. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The eggplant is tender and juicy, while the goat cheese and roasted red peppers add a sharp and sweet tang to the dish. The small amount of spices used in this recipe enhances the flavor of the dish without overpowering it. This is a great recipe for a light lunch or dinner and can be paired with a side salad or some crusty bread.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium.
2.Mix together feta cheese, Laura chenel goat cheese, fresh mint, and chopped garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
3.Brush eggplant with garlic oil and grill slices until tender, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4.Layer grilled eggplant, baby spinach leaves, and roasted red peppers on top of each other.
5.Spoon small amounts of cheese mixture over each stack.
6.In a small saucepan, combine minced garlic, red chili pepper flakes, fish sauce, sugar, lime peel, lime juice, and water. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves, then drizzle over the eggplant stacks.
7.Serve warm and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is flavorful and easy to prepare.
It is vegetarian, gluten-free and low in calories and fat.
It is also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

CONS

If you prefer meat dishes, this recipe may not be for you.
Also, eggplants contain solanine, which can cause digestive problems in some individuals.
However, solanine is only found in small concentrations in eggplants, so this is not a major concern for most people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including potassium and vitamin C.
Goat cheese is lower in calories and fat than many other types of cheese, making it a healthier choice. It is also a great source of calcium and protein.
Red peppers are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants, which can help protect cells from damage.

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