Eggplant Stack with Miso and Peas Puree

Mariela Alvarez Toro shares a simple recipe, perfect for a weekend lunch accompanied with a big handful of greens.
By Mariela Alvarez Toro

Miso is delicious. Its perfect match: the humble, sweet pea.

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I came to know miso through and article on the NYT by Mark Bittman. Ever since, I have been using it regularly. I like miso because, when mixed to other food, it adds complexity and texture without much fat.  Because it miso is fermented, it has a complex flavor profile that can be simultaneously sweet and salty, earthy and fruity. It pairs beautifully with vegetables, especially spring vegetables.

The recipe I am sharing with you today is a simple one, perfect for a weekend lunch accompanied with a big handful of greens. It could also serve as appetizer to a special dinner. The combination of meaty eggplant, which can be either roasted or grilled, goat cheese, and miso & pea puree is sublime. A must try.

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Eggplant Stack with Miso and Peas Puree


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  • Author: Mariela Alvarez-Toro

Description

An easy recipe for a light and fresh spring meal. Roasted eggplant, fresh goat cheese and miso/pea puree are a match made in heaven!


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cup (340g) sweet peas
  • 1 tbsp good mustard
  • 1 tbsp light miso paste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 34 Baby Eggplant
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 oz (60g) fresh goat cheese

Instructions

  1. To make the miso and pea puree, add sweet peas, mustard, miso paste, rice vinegar olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Slice eggplant into ½” slices.
  3. Evenly spread slices on a baking sheet, coat with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper.
  4. In a preheated 450 F degree oven, roast eggplant for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for couple of minutes.
  5. To assemble, stack eggplant slices one on top of another with either miso and peas puree or goats cheese.
  6. Repeat until you complete the eggplant.
  7. Devour!

 

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