Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 330 calories, 14g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up asparagus spears, eggplants, milk ricotta, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 43 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.
Instructions
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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the eggplant until tender, about 4 minutes each side. Grill the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally until crisp-tender. When cool enough to handle, cut the asparagus in half crosswise.
For the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, basil, Pecorino Romano, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place 4 slices eggplant on a work surface.
Spread each with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture. Line 4 pieces of asparagus, side-by-side, on top.
Place another slice of eggplant on top and repeat the layers. Top each napoleon with a slice of eggplant and place on a small baking sheet.
Bake until warmed through, about 10 minutes, and serve.