Clauson's Eggplant Gàteau with Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis

Name: Clauson's Eggplant Gàteau with Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 basil sprigs; 4 servings Red Bell Pepper Coulis; 4 servings Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 907 grams peeled eggplants; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 large red bell pepper; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp chopped shallots; 473 milliliters skim milk; 1 liters spinach leaves; 1 Dash sugar; 237 milliliters chopped tomato; 4 teaspoons chopped tomato; 1 large yellow bell pepper

Clauson's Eggplant Gàteau with Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 10g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 224 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up salt, spinach leaves, eggplants, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Cut 1 eggplant crosswise into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) round slices.

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Eggplant

Cut the other eggplant lengthwise into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) oblong slices.

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Eggplant

Place all of the eggplant slices in a large bowl; pour milk over eggplant slices, and let stand 5 minutes.

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Eggplant

Milk

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Drain in a colander, and pat eggplant slices dry with paper towels.

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Eggplant

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Paper Towels

Colander

Brush 1 tablespoon oil over eggplant slices, and sprinkle the slices with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

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Black Pepper

Eggplant

Salt

Cooking Oil

Prepare grill.

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Grill

Place eggplant slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 3 minutes on each side or until tender. Set aside.

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Cooking Spray

Eggplant

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Grill

Cut red and yellow bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.

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Yellow Pepper

Seeds

Place the peppers, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened.

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Peppers

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Baking Sheet

Aluminum Foil

Place the bell peppers in a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag, and seal; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Coarsely chop bell peppers, and set aside.

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Bell Pepper

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Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.

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Water

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Dutch Oven

Add spinach, and cook 30 seconds.

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Spinach

Drain well, and let cool. Squeeze spinach until barely moist; set aside.

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Spinach

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add shallots and garlic, and saute 2 minutes.

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Shallot

Garlic

Add 1 cup chopped tomato, chopped basil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and sugar, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Black Pepper

Tomato

Basil

Sugar

Salt

Place 1 round eggplant slice in the bottom of each of 4 (10-ounce) ramekins coated with cooking spray. Line sides of each ramekin with 2 oblong eggplant slices.

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Cooking Spray

Eggplant

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Ramekin

Layer roasted red bell pepper, spinach, tomato mixture, and roasted yellow bell pepper evenly among ramekins; top with remaining round eggplant slices, pressing firmly to pack.

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Roasted Red Peppers

Yellow Pepper

Eggplant

Spinach

Tomato

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Ramekin

Place ramekins on a baking sheet; bake at 250 for 20 minutes. Invert ramekins onto individual plates. Spoon Yellow Bell Pepper Coulis and Red Bell Pepper Coulis alternately around each gteau, using 1 tablespoon for each "pool" of sauce; top each with 1 teaspoon chopped tomato and a basil sprig.

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Yellow Pepper

Red Pepper

Tomato

Basil

Sauce