Eggplant with Bell Pepper, Feta, and Green Olives

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Eggplant with Bell Pepper, Feta, and Green Olives
45 min.
12
146kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and vibrant side dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than our Eggplant with Bell Pepper, Feta, and Green Olives! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is bursting with Mediterranean flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a visually stunning dish that not only pleases the eye but also tantalizes the taste buds.

The star of this recipe is the eggplant, which is perfectly sautéed to achieve a tender yet firm texture. It is complemented by the sweetness of the red bell pepper and the creaminess of the crumbled feta cheese, creating a delightful contrast that elevates the dish. Add the briny notes of chopped green olives and the aromatic freshness of oregano, and you have a winning combination that will transport you straight to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a family gathering, or simply looking to enhance your everyday meals, this Eggplant with Bell Pepper, Feta, and Green Olives recipe is sure to become a favorite. Serve it on a bed of crisp butter lettuce, and watch as your guests savor every bite. It’s not just a side dish; it’s an experience that brings people together around the table.

Ingredients

  • 12 small inner leaves of butter lettuce 
  • 2.5 inch diameter eggplant halved cut into six 3/4-inch-thick rounds, then to form 12 semicircles
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 10 large imported greek olives green pitted chopped
  •  long slender bell pepper red halved cut into six 1/4-inch-thick rings, then to form 12 curved strips
  • 12 servings olive oil 
  • teaspoon oregano fresh finely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to coat bottom; heat over medium heat.
  2. Add eggplant to skillet, arranging in single layer.
  3. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, but not browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer eggplant to sheet of foil; reserve skillet.
  5. Arrange 1 bell pepper strip atop rounded edge of each eggplant piece, trimming to fit, if necessary.
  6. Sprinkle cheese atop eggplant. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead.
  7. Let stand at room temperature.
  8. Arrange lettuce leaves on platter. Reheat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  9. Place eggplant, cheese side up, into skillet. Cover and cook until cheese softens and begins to melt, about 4 minutes.
  10. Place 1 eggplant piece atop each lettuce leaf.
  11. Sprinkle each with olives and oregano.

Nutrition Facts

Calories146kcal
Protein2.74%
Fat93.56%
Carbs3.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.83
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.699130449606%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
0.45mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:146.22kcal
7.31%
Fat:15.6g
23.99%
Saturated Fat:2.64g
16.51%
Carbohydrates:1.39g
0.46%
Net Carbohydrates:0.82g
0.3%
Sugar:0.6g
0.67%
Cholesterol:4.21mg
1.4%
Sodium:107.34mg
4.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.03g
2.05%
Vitamin K:25.45µg
24.23%
Vitamin A:843.29IU
16.87%
Vitamin C:13.26mg
16.08%
Vitamin E:2.37mg
15.78%
Folate:17.64µg
4.41%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.47%
Calcium:33.82mg
3.38%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.22%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.44%
Phosphorus:23.96mg
2.4%
Iron:0.42mg
2.31%
Fiber:0.57g
2.28%
Potassium:64.41mg
1.84%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.49%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.33%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.32%
Magnesium:4.93mg
1.23%
Selenium:0.85µg
1.21%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.08%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious