These aubergine/eggplant "tacos" are a tasty appetizer… It’s basically just a little round of baked aubergine/eggplant with brie and cilantro in the middle, folded up like a mini taco! You could also serve them alongside a main course as a vegetable. I bake/roast the aubergine/eggplant rounds on a greased cookie sheet, drizzled with olive oil (generously) plus a bit of sea salt if you wish. If you flip the aubergine/eggplant half way through, it’ll get brown on both sides. About 8 minutes on each side worked for me - but watch them closely - if some slices are thinner, they’ll cook faster.
Recipe idea from Erin Gleeson
Cilantro is an herb with wide delicate lacy green leaves and a pungent flavor. The seed of the cilantro plant is known as coriander. Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavours are very different and cannot be substituted for each other. (Some countries refer to the cilantro as coriander, so any references to "fresh coriander" or "coriander leaves" refer to cilantro.) It can be easily confused with flat-leaf parsley in appearance, so be sure to sniff carefully. Look for a bunch with unwilted leaves in medium green. Found fresh year round in most markets.
Information about Cilantro from here
Cilantro is an herb with wide delicate lacy green leaves and a pungent flavor. The seed of the cilantro plant is known as coriander. Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavours are very different and cannot be substituted for each other. (Some countries refer to the cilantro as coriander, so any references to "fresh coriander" or "coriander leaves" refer to cilantro.) It can be easily confused with flat-leaf parsley in appearance, so be sure to sniff carefully. Look for a bunch with unwilted leaves in medium green. Found fresh year round in most markets.
Information about Cilantro from here
All the best Jan
Morning Jan, I was looking for packed lunch ideas for the new term. Guess what I'll be packing? Looks tasty, thanks.
ReplyDeleteMorning to you to Mrs Vimes ... this is truly a super recipe idea. I just love aubergines a low carb super food!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't the new school term come around too quickly? The grandchildren will be getting new school shoes etc next week so they will be all smart and ready for September.
Enjoy the rest of the summer break.
All the best Jan
This is a super fun idea and yum.
ReplyDeleteWe do have that spice growing. It certainly awakens the taste buds. We shall have to try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments and your visits, Jan.
Every have a wonderfully blessed week.
This look like another great recipe. I love eggplant and bri. Thanks for sharing! Have a happy day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to use eggplant for taco shells. Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a nice trip, even if the weather wasn't as wonderful as you would have liked. It looks like a beautiful place :)
xo,
rue
Hello there Ivy ... I do agree a super idea and VERY yum !!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hello Gail - Cilantro is a great herb to use in cooking, and if you have it growing that is even better!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hi Eileen - this is a tasty recipe, either as a snack or accompaniment ... do give it a try.
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Many thanks for your comment Rue ... just swap as the saying goes. There are a lot of foods that can be substituted for a lower carb and more healthy approach. Just like this recipe here
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We did enjoy our trip even if the weather was a little dis-appointing
(for readers who may not know see here http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/now-isnt-that-typical.html )
Hope you have a good week ahead
All the best Jan
Oh yum, what a wonderful idea!! And the possibles of switching this up are just endless!! I love eggplant and they are really booming in the garden right now!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie - how great that you have them growing in the garden. There are so many lovely recipes you can choose from - enjoy this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment.
All the best Jan
What a great idea, easy and tasty. I do like easy recipes.
ReplyDeleteHello Jo, and thanks for your comment. Easy recipes can so often be the best, and this one works so well. Great for a tasty snack or to accompany a main meal.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
wow, these eggplant tacos look scrumptious. I really miss eggplant. My mom used to make it when I was growing up. My dad planted it in his garden, and she would fry it up that night. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific week ahead, Jan.
~Sheri
Hi Sheri ... perhaps you could give this recipe a try! Wonderful to hear that your dad used to grow it - we had quite a large vegetable patch some years back now, home grown vegetables are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy week ahead - and thanks for your comment.
All the best Jan
Looks great Jan, can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Denise ... it's a winner. Hope you get to try the recipe out soon.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes for the new week ahead.
All the best Jan
I love aubergines Jan!!
ReplyDeleteLook delicious!
Hi Gloria, and thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteAubergines are (nearly) always in our house, and this recipe is easy, tasty and low carb!
Have a good week.
All the best Jan