Favorite Eggplant Recipes

[sarahsas]

I have a ton growing in my garden and I've never really prepared it before. Does anyone have any good vegetarian recipes to share? Thanks!!!

[jennistarr1]

So I like to cube it, put in colander with salt for 30 minutes, rinse salt...and I then I put it in various stirfry dishes or pasta dishes that I don't really have recipes for

[worthyfox]

Eggplant parmesan is one of our favorites. Slice up the eggplant, dredge in eggs, flour, milk. Fry. Not the healthiest, but delicious!

[udscoobychick]

I've made eggplant rollatini before, and it's quite good:
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggplant-Rollatini-107076
I think I salted and pressed it ahead of time to get the bitterness out, then rinsed the salt off and proceeded with the breading steps that the recipe has.

Eggplant parmesan is another good one--you could use the same breading/baking method as above. Once the pieces are baked, transfer to a baking dish, top with some marinara and some mozzarella cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted. Or you can pan-fry the breaded eggplant pieces, rather than baking them.

[magdala9]

I like this as a main course with rice and and a salad.

www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Miso-Glazed-Eggplant-109748

I put this on pizza more than crostini
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Eggplant-and-Red-Pepper-Topping-105944

[writingwithheld]

For the same flavor as eggplant parm without as much fat/calories we just put it in a pan, cover with sauce and part skim mozz and bake it. Sure, it isn't crispy, but it is still very good! I think we do about 350 for 30 or so minutes.

[moviegirl03]

Summer Squash and White Bean Saute- I really liked this one.

Ones that I have pinned, but haven't made yet...
hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.blogspot.com/2012/06/graceland-eggplant-sandwich.html
www.mazamag.com/2012/05/the-grilled-eggplant-recipe-that-got-1000-repins/

[dearprudence]

Eggplant and tomato salad:
Ingredients:
Vegetable Oil
1 medium eggplant
1/2 large onion, sliced
3 Tbsp tomato paste
3 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 clove minced garlic
salt
pepper

Directions:
1) Heat large pan over medium high heat and add 2 inches of oil.
2) Cut eggplant in half and cut flesh into 1/2 inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt.
3) Working in batches, place eggplant in oil until it is golden. With a slotted spoon, remove eggplant from oil and place in glass bowl.
4) Add onions, tomato paste, water, ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
5) Refrigerate overnight.

[basilosaurus]

I do a baked version of eggplant parm, and it's crispier than most fried. I use panko for the breading, and when I layer it in the casserole I use only the smallest amount of sauce. I add most of hte sauce right at the table so it doesn't get a chance to get soggy.

Pasta alla norma is another delicious preparation. In that case, I do the traditional oily prep, and it's so worth it.

[compassrose]

Caponata! Everyone I know loves this recipe:
www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/caponata_eggplant_relish/

[Étoile]

(Haven't introduced myself yet over here...old knottie/nestie from yeaaaars ago, just found these boards)

Just made this dish and love it...forgot to copy the source, so I apologize. I'm thinking Eating Well or Cooking Light.

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

Servings: 6
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total 25 min

1/2 lb baby zucchini, halved
1/2 lb eggplant, cut into 1/3"-thick rounds
1/2 lb red onions, cut into 1/4"-thick slices
1/2 lb cellentani or rotini (I used penne)
1/2 C basil pesto
3 T sliced, dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes (I used oil-packed; it's what I had)
3 T pine nuts, toasted

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat (or use grill pan). Coat zucchini, eggplant, and onions on both sides with olive oil spray, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill vegetables (in batches if necessary), turning, until golden brown and tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces.

Cook pasta per package directions. Drain and immediately toss in serving bowl with pesto, tomatoes, and grilled vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

[lishie]

I was watching Sandwich King on food network, and love the eggplant he made. I've done a version of it on the sandwich as he did, as well as with pasta. I thought it was great both ways.

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/deconstructed-eggplant-parmesan-sandwich-recipe/index.html

[dakotadangerdog]

everydaypaleo.com/2010/09/02/stuffed-eggplant-and-crispy-baked-okra/


I recently made this for my first eggplant experience, I LOVED it! Especially the sun dried tomatoes. SO good!

[mrsukyankee]

www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/ramadan/beirut-salma-abdelnour/recipes/food/views/Baba-Ghanouj-107051

Baba Ganouj - a wonderful middle eastern dip for pita bread or veggies. I'm making it today for a veggie dinner option.