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Eggplant — Easy, Good and Tasty

Eggplant — Easy, Good and Tasty

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.
  2. 2 Slice eggplant into 8 rounds, each ¼- to ½-inch thick. Trim skin, maintaining round shape.
  3. 3 Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Place bread crumbs in a separate small bowl.
  4. 4 Dip eggplant slices, one at a time, into egg mixture, then press into bread crumbs to evenly coat. Arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Top slices with tomato, Parmesan cheese, and Italian-style salad dressing.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes; check frequently while broiling to avoid burning.

By LOTTING123

Baba Ghanoush from Reynolds Wrap®

Baba Ghanoush from Reynolds Wrap®

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. 2 Place a 1 1/2 to 2 feet long sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil on a table and place the eggplant and garlic cloves in the center. Drizzle with olive oil and fold up the ends and the outside of the foil to create a foil packet.
  3. 3 Put the foil packet on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer the cooked eggplant and garlic cloves to a food processor and add in the cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, tahini and salt and pepper and pulse 7 to 8 times until slightly chunky.
  5. 5 Optional Serving: Serve alongside warm pita bread.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Roasted Eggplant and Bell Pepper Salad

Roasted Eggplant and Bell Pepper Salad

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add eggplant and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Return onion to the skillet. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant mixture to a baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Cool 1 hour; serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve chilled.

By Allrecipes Member

Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Eggplant Parmesan Bites

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt over eggplant rounds in colander; allow to drain at least 30 minutes. Rinse salt off the eggplant.
  3. 3 Spread bread crumbs into a shallow bowl and beat egg in a separate bowl. Dip eggplant into egg, allowing excess egg to drip off the eggplant; press into bread crumbs until eggplant slices are evenly coated on both sides.
  4. 4 Arrange coated eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Mix remaining 1 teaspoon salt with ricotta cheese in a bowl. Spoon ricotta cheese mixture onto each eggplant.
  7. 7 Bake eggplant in the oven until cheese is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  8. 8 Place 1 eggplant slice onto each pita chip; top with a cherry tomato and basil leaf.

By Nashville Nosher

Traditional Baba Ghanoush

Traditional Baba Ghanoush

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Place one rack in the lower third of the oven and another one in the upper third. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut a shallow slit along the side of the eggplant and place into a baking dish.
  3. 3 Roast on the lower rack of the preheated oven until eggplant is completely shrunken and soft, about 40 minutes. Move to the upper rack and continue baking until skin is charred, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Peel and discard eggplant skin. Place eggplant flesh into a bowl; stir in garlic, tahini, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
  5. 5 Drizzle olive oil over top and garnish with parsley.

By IMANKAY

Eggplant Appetizer

Eggplant Appetizer

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, and onion into a large pot. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, and water. Pour over the vegetables. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

By Natalia

Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet, and pierce holes in the skin with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until very soft and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Set eggplant aside until cool enough to handle; slice in half and scoop flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve over a bowl; drain for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until completely chilled before serving.

By Tali

Chef John's Baba Ganoush

Chef John's Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Prick the surface of the skin of eggplants several times with the tip of a knife.
  2. 2 Place eggplants directly on grill. Turn frequently with tongs while skin chars. Cook until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 When eggplants are cool enough to handle, split them in half and scrape flesh into a colander placed over a bowl. Drain 5 or 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant to mixing bowl. Add crushed garlic and salt; mash until creamy but with a little texture, about 5 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and cayenne pepper. Stir in yogurt.
  5. 5 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled. Stir in mint and parsley, and taste to adjust seasonings before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Halve eggplants and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place face-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Scoop flesh out of skins and place in a mesh strainer. Discard skins. Press down on flesh to remove liquid or drippings. Transfer eggplant flesh to a food processor. Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, and chile powder. Drizzle olive oil on top of everything. Blend well, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. 5 Mix in plain yogurt and season with salt. Serve with a sprinkle of paprika over top for garnish.

By Diana71

Air Fryer Baba Ganoush

Air Fryer Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle cut sides of eggplant with salt. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Brush cut sides of eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cut off the top 1/4 inch from the garlic bulb, exposing the cloves. Brush cloves with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and wrap bulb in aluminum foil. Place eggplant and garlic in the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer until eggplant and garlic are tender and eggplant is deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Scoop flesh from eggplant and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, 4 cloves of roasted garlic (reserve remaining roasted garlic for another use), remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, and paprika; pulse to a moderately smooth consistency. Top with feta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.

By Allrecipes

Linda's Summertime Eggplant Salsa

Linda's Summertime Eggplant Salsa

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the eggplant with the kosher salt and spread out onto a microwave-safe plate. Cook in the microwave on High until the eggplant is dry and has shriveled to 1/3 of its original size, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk the tomato juice cocktail, vinegar, red wine, brown sugar, parsley, and anchovies together in a large bowl. Stir in the tomatoes, raisins, black olives, green olives, zucchini, yellow squash, celery, red bell pepper, and carrot; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges have browned, 4 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the celery and onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the vegetable mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the liquid thickens and begins to coat the vegetables, 4 to 7 minutes more. Scrape into a bowl and stir in the pine nuts. Refrigerate to room temperature. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve.

By Linda Glenn

Eggplant Salsa and Homemade Pita Chips

Eggplant Salsa and Homemade Pita Chips

4.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice the tops off of the eggplants, and place on a baking sheet with the red pepper halves. Drizzle with olive oil to lightly coat.
  2. 2 Bake for about 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until eggplant is tender. Remove from the oven, and place the eggplant and peppers into a large resealable bag. Seal, and let sit for 15 minutes to loosen the skin. Remove from the bag, peel off the skins, and dice the eggplants and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Place the tomatoes, and garlic in to the bowl with the roasted vegetables, and season with salt, pepper and cilantro. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
  4. 4 Set the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  5. 5 Peel apart the pita breads into two thin circles. You may cut off the edges to make it easier. Brush melted butter onto what used to be the inside, and stack together. Cut into strips, then cut across at a diagonal to make diamond shapes. If you have kitchen scissors, it will be easy. Place them on a baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake the pita chips for 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Stir occasionally if they overlap.

By Adrienne Belaire

Bomba Calabrese (Spicy Calabrian Pepper Spread)

Bomba Calabrese (Spicy Calabrian Pepper Spread)

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mushrooms, onion, and eggplant into bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until very finely chopped but not liquefied, 8 to 10 pulses.
  2. 2 Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil into a skillet. Transfer mushroom mixture to skillet over medium-high heat. Add a large pinch of salt. Cook until mixture is soft, stirring, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Cut off tops of cherry peppers; discard stems but save the ring of pepper around it. (Do wear protective gloves for this.) Cut the peppers in half and remove the seed pods. Shake out the rest of the seeds. Prep the bell peppers and habanero peppers the same way. Place all peppers in bowl of food processor. Pulse on and off until peppers are very finely chopped, but not liquefied. Transfer peppers to eggplant-onion-mushroom mixture in skillet. Add remaining olive oil. Cook and stir over medium-high heat, reducing heat as needed if mixture looks like it may brown. Add fennel seeds, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Cook until peppers are sweet and tender, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Stir in white wine vinegar and (optionally) another tablespoon of olive oil. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and cool to room temperature. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt, a splash of vinegar, and/or olive oil, if needed. Transfer to jars. Store in refrigerator.

By John Mitzewich

Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread

Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick the eggplant several times with a fork, and remove the leaves. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes in the oven, turning over once, until tender. Remove from the oven, and slit open to cool.
  2. 2 While the eggplant are still warm, remove the stem end and peel. Cut into chunks, and place them in the container of a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  3. 3 In a small dish, combine the garlic, ginger, green onions, and red pepper flakes. In a separate dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hot water.
  4. 4 Heat a wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water. Pour in the peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok. When the oil is hot, dump in the garlic mixture, and stir-fry for about 15 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the eggplant puree, cooking just until heated through. Remove to a serving dish, and stir in the sesame oil. Allow to cool, and serve at room temperature as a spread for the bread.

By LAURA NASON

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl.
  2. 2 Dip sliced eggplant first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumb mixture. Place coated eggplant on a tray and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place breaded eggplant rounds in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flip each round, and cook until desired crispiness is achieved, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  5. 5 Top each eggplant round with marinara sauce and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Place the basket back in the air fryer and cook until cheese has started to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining eggplant, if necessary.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Yoly

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss eggplant with salt and place in a colander set over a bowl. Let sit, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft and lightly golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Add eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in celery mixture, tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until caponata is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Season caponata with vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.

By rocks_67

Easy Fried Eggplant

Easy Fried Eggplant

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Dip eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 Place breaded eggplant in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels. Serve and enjoy!

By WALLEN

Eggplant Tomato Bake

Eggplant Tomato Bake

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  2. 2 Arrange eggplant rounds on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Parmesan. Layer one tomato slice over each eggplant round, then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

By CADEAUX

Grilled Eggplant

Grilled Eggplant

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and oil together in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add eggplant slices and turn several times to coat.
  3. 3 Lift eggplant out of marinade and carefully place onto the preheated grill, watching for flare-ups. Cook until browned and charred but tender and creamy in the middle, about 5 minutes per side.

By Frank040

Eggplant Pasta

Eggplant Pasta

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggplant; cook, stirring constantly, until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes and juice; cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  4. 4 Pour sauce over pasta.

By alands18

Sheet Pan Vegan Roasted Eggplant with Garlic

Sheet Pan Vegan Roasted Eggplant with Garlic

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.

By Fioa

Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar Relish

Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar Relish

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sliced eggplant in a colander in the sink. Sprinkle eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to release any bitter juices. Rinse with cold water and dry on paper towels.
  2. 2 Heat a grill pan to high heat. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes, pressing down occasionally with a spatula. Turn each slice, without flipping, and continue grilling for 2 more minutes to form beautiful grill marks. Flip eggplant and repeat this process on the other side. Remove grilled eggplant to a serving platter.
  3. 3 Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add tomato and mix well. Pour over the grilled eggplant.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Portobello Stacks

Portobello Stacks

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Marinate the mushrooms and onions in balsamic vinegar for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 On a non-stick baking pan layer in four stacks: eggplant, mushroom, onion, tomato and cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

By JOHN KARST

Eggplant Tomato Salad

Eggplant Tomato Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Toss eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place onto a baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
  3. 3 Broil eggplant in the preheated oven, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. 4 Transfer cooked eggplant to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion.
  5. 5 Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad.

By ANUTAD

Eggplant Fritters

Eggplant Fritters

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine almond meal, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place beaten eggs in another bowl. Gently pat eggplant slices dry and dip first in eggs, shaking off excess, and then into almond meal mixture. Place breaded eggplant on a plate near the cooking area.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant slices to the hot skillet and cook in batches, turning occasionally until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Place cooked eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven.

By Best Cook

Eggplant and Tomato Salad

Eggplant and Tomato Salad

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Arrange eggplant slices on a plate and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let sit until juicy, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Place slices on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. 4 Remove eggplant from the oven and let cool down. Cut into 1/4-inch squares.
  5. 5 Combine eggplant, tomatoes, parsley, and onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and gently mix to combine. Add olive oil and mix again before serving.

By aborodenko

Roasted Baby Eggplant, Tomato, and Zucchini

Roasted Baby Eggplant, Tomato, and Zucchini

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place baby eggplant into a colander set over a large bowl. Sprinkle salt liberally over eggplant; let sit to drain for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss together tomatoes, zucchini, onion, and garlic in a second large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Rinse baby eggplant to remove salt and pat dry with paper towels; add to tomato mixture and stir. Add more olive oil as needed to ensure eggplant is coated. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

By homecook626

Marinated Barbequed Vegetables

Marinated Barbequed Vegetables

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant, bell peppers, zucchinis, and mushrooms into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour mixture over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Place vegetables on skewers or directly on the preheated grill. Cook, brushing frequently with marinade, until desired doneness is reached, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Stackhawkley

Inside-Out Air-Fried Eggplant Parm

Inside-Out Air-Fried Eggplant Parm

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Score eggplant all the way through the flesh lengthwise, being careful not to cut through the skin. Score again widthwise to create cubes. Gently turn the eggplant inside out. Repeat with second half. If eggplant breaks, manipulate the outer edges to stand up or use a long skewer to hold it open.
  2. 2 Drizzle both halves with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place in an air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Air-fry at 390 to 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Open the air fryer and top each eggplant with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese, trying to fill each groove. Air-fry 5 minutes longer.
  5. 5 Serve immediately sprinkled with fresh basil.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Eggplant Sandwiches

Eggplant Sandwiches

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven's broiler. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet or broiling pan. Place the pan about 6 inches from the heat source. Cook under the broiler for 10 minutes, or until tender and toasted.
  2. 2 Split the French rolls lengthwise, and toast. Stir mayonnaise and garlic together in a cup or small bowl; spread on the toasted bread. Fill rolls with eggplant slices, tomato, feta cheese and basil leaves.

By Jamie