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Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• sea salt
• bread crumb
• egg
• olive oil
• ricotta cheese
• pita chip
• cherry tomato
• basil leaf

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• garlic
• tahini sauce
• lemon
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• olive oil
• parsley flakes

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• green bell pepper
• tomato
• onion
• white sugar
• salt
• vegetable oil
• red wine vinegar
• water

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• lemon juice
• tahini
• sesame seed
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• egg
• water
• bread crumb
• tomato
• parmesan cheese
• salad dressing

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• garlic
• kosher salt
• lemon
• tahini
• olive oil
• greek yogurt
• cayenne pepper
• mint
• parsley

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• garlic
• olive oil
• cumin
• cayenne pepper
• lemon
• tahini
• salt
• pepper
• aluminum foil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• onion
• orange bell pepper
• tomato
• garlic
• parsley
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• lemon juice
• tahini
• garlic
• cumin
• red chile powder
• olive oil
• yogurt
• salt
• paprika

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• kosher salt
• olive oil
• garlic
• tahini
• lemon juice
• cumin
• paprika
• feta cheese
• parsley
• lemon zest

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• kosher salt
• tomato vegetable juice
• red wine vinegar
• red wine
• brown sugar
• parsley
• anchovy fillet
• tomato
• raisin
• black olive
• green olive
• zucchini
• yellow squash
• celery
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• olive oil
• red onion
• pine nut
• parmesan cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• red bell pepper
• tomato
• garlic
• lime
• salt
• pepper
• cilantro
• olive oil
• pita bread
• butter

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• button mushroom
• yellow onion
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• hot cherry pepper
• red bell pepper
• habanero pepper
• kosher salt
• fennel seed
• oregano
• white wine vinegar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• garlic
• ginger root
• green onion
• red pepper flakes
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• water
• peanut oil
• sesame oil
• baguette

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• italian seasoning
• salt
• basil
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper
• flour
• egg
• marinara sauce
• mozzarella cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• celery
• onion
• garlic
• tomato
• green olive
• caper
• tomato paste
• oregano
• red wine vinegar
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• parsley

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• onion
• tomato
• feta cheese
• parsley
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Pierce eggplant a few times with the tip of a paring knife or fork.
3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill, turning often, until skin is charred and eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard skin from eggplant; dice pulp.
4. 4 Combine eggplant pulp, onion, tomato, feta, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Season with salt before serving.

By constantina

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• almond
• cherry tomato
• mint leaf
• white wine
• white sugar
• salt
• chili powder
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid, about 20 minutes. Pat the cubes with paper towel to remove excess salt.
2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 When the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the tomatoes, mint, white wine, sugar, salt, and chili powder. Cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and garnish with parsley.

By melinda

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• cinnamon
• clove
• ground beef
• ground turkey
• tomato
• raisin
• salt
• pepper
• mashed potato
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 Tbs. oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon and cloves; cook about 1 minute. Add meat, stirring to break it up, and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and raisins; simmer 10 minutes.
2. 2 Arrange eggplant slices on a lipped cookie sheet. Brush both sides with remaining oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil on upper oven rack, turning once with kitchen tongs, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
3. 3 Reduce heat to 400 degrees. Lay eggplant in a single layer over meat mixture. Whisk egg into mashed potatoes; spread over eggplant. Bake on lower rack until sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• milk
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• egg yolk
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• ground beef
• allspice
• white sugar
• cinnamon
• salt
• black pepper
• tomato sauce
• parsley
• egg white
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and place in a colander set in the sink or over a plate. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour so the salt can draw out any bitterness.
3. 3 Meanwhile, to make bechamel sauce: Heat milk in a saucepan almost to a boil. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Lower heat and gradually pour in hot milk, whisking constantly until bechamel sauce thickens. Season with salt. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. 4 Rinse eggplant slices under cold running water. Squeeze out liquid and pat dry with paper towels.
5. 5 Whisk egg yolks into the cooled bechamel.
6. 6 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook eggplant slices in batches until each side is lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook grated onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Season with allspice, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
8. 8 Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook until all excess liquid has evaporated and mixture appears dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the egg white.
9. 9 Arrange a layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish. Cover eggplant with all of the beef mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/3 of Parmesan cheese on top. Pour bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the moussaka is set and golden, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• butter
• ground beef
• onion
• garlic
• black pepper
• parsley
• herbes de provence
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• tomato sauce
• red wine
• egg
• milk
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• white pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Lay eggplant slices on paper towels; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2 Warm olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Fry eggplant until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
3. 3 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in ground beef, onions, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add parsley, fines herbs, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Pour in tomato sauce and wine; mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then stir in beaten egg.
5. 5 Scald milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. 6 At the same time, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. 7 Whisk flour into butter until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in scalded milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season béchamel sauce with salt and white pepper.
8. 8 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
9. 9 Arrange a single layer of eggplant in the prepared baking dish.
10. 10 Cover eggplant with meat sauce, then sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with remaining eggplant and sprinkle another 1/2 cup cheese on top.
11. 11 Pour béchamel sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Cover with remaining cheese.
12. 12 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 1 hour.
13. 13 Let moussaka cool briefly to make it easier to slice. Serve and enjoy!

By PEGGY AYSCUE

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• potato
• zucchini
• olive oil
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• nutmeg
• salt
• egg yolk
• olive oil
• ground beef
• onion
• tomato
• parsley
• oregano
• salt
• pepper
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Lightly brush eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini with 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Grill vegetables until just tender and golden brown.
3. 3 Layer potatoes in the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, then layer in eggplant, followed by zucchini; set aside.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook until flour smells slightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Whisk in milk, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Place egg yolk in a bowl; quickly whisk in 1/4 cup thickened milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Quickly stir egg yolk mixture into thickened milk until smooth; set aside.
6. 6 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in ground beef and onion; cook until beef is crumbly and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease, then stir in tomatoes, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7 Spread meat mixture over vegetables; sprinkle with feta cheese. Pour white sauce over top; smooth with a spatula.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By constantina

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• zucchini
• potato
• onion
• garlic
• white vinegar
• tomato
• lentil
• parsley
• oregano
• black pepper
• feta cheese
• milk
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• nutmeg
• black pepper
• egg
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt; set aside for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant and zucchini in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving as much oil as possible in the skillet.
4. 4 Add more oil to the skillet if needed and let it get hot. Cook potato slices in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, again reserving oil in the skillet.
5. 5 Sauté onion and garlic in reserved oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in vinegar, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until liquid is reduced in volume and thick. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, 1/2 of the juice from lentils, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Layer about 1/3 of the eggplant, 1/3 of the zucchini, 1/2 of the potatoes, and 1/2 of the feta in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of the tomato mixture over vegetables; repeat layering, finishing with a layer of eggplant and zucchini.
7. 7 Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
8. 8 Meanwhile, make the sauce: Stir milk, flour, and butter for together in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Season with nutmeg and black pepper. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and stir in beaten egg.
9. 9 Pour sauce over vegetables and top with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until sauce is bubbly and top is lightly brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Anne Buchanan

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• okra
• green bell pepper
• zucchini
• potato
• onion
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• caper
• oregano
• basil
• mint
• parsley
• white sugar
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place three of the tomatoes, the 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, parsley, mint, basil, oregano, capers, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process to create a fresh tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper; set aside. Chop the remaining tomato; set aside.
2. 2 Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until slightly golden, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir together the onions, potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, okra, the reserved chopped tomato, and the fresh tomato sauce, and place the mixture in a large baking pan. If needed, stir in a little water so that the vegetables are just covered with sauce.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until all vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

By Aggeliki

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• tomato soup
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Cook eggplants at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30-40 minutes until soft. Scoop out insides and puree eggplant.
2. 2 Stir tomato soup and pureed eggplant together and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and add chicken broth to thin soup to taste.

By MARTHAK

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• bread crumb
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Place bread crumbs in a small shallow dish.
3. 3 Coat eggplant slices on both sides with mayonnaise then press into bread crumbs to coat.
4. 4 Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
6. 6 Flip slices over and continue baking until brown on the other side, 20 to 25 minutes more.
7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By Pauline

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• cooking spray
• garden vegetable pasta sauce
• goat cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3. 3 Arrange one fourth of eggplant slices in a layer in the bottom of the dish.
4. 4 Pour one fourth of pasta sauce on top of eggplant layer.
5. 5 Dot pasta sauce layer with one fourth of goat cheese slices.
6. 6 Repeat layers three more times with remaining ingredients, ending with a top layer of goat cheese.
7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until pasta sauce is bubbling and goat cheese is melted, 45 to 60 minutes.

By Kimberly L

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• cauliflower
• olive oil
• curry powder
• cumin
• garlic salt
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place eggplant and cauliflower in a large bowl with a lid.
3. 3 Whisk olive oil, curry powder, ground cumin, garlic salt, and basil together in a bowl; pour over eggplant and cauliflower. Place lid on bowl with eggplant mixture and shake until well coated. Arrange eggplant and cauliflower on prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until browned and caramelized, about 30 minutes.

By Chicken Lover

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• zucchini
• onion
• vegetable oil
• teriyaki sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Brush vegetables with oil to coat.
2. 2 Prepare smoker using manufacturer 's instructions using either alder or apple chips. Place veggies in single layers on smoker racks. Smoke for about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat grill for high heat.
4. 4 Brush grate with oil. Arrange vegetables on grill, with the peppers away from the center. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Baste with teriyaki sauce frequently. Vegetables will cook at different rates; remove tender pieces from the grill, and continue cooking until all are done.

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• red bell pepper
• olive oil
• portobello mushroom
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• focaccia bread

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Brush eggplant and red bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil; use more if necessary, depending on sizes of vegetables. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven. Roast eggplant until tender, about 25 minutes; roast peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook and stir mushrooms until tender. Stir crushed garlic into mayonnaise. Slice focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one or both halves.
4. 4 Peel cooled peppers, core, and slice. Layer eggplant, peppers, and mushrooms in focaccia.
5. 5 Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap; place a cutting board on top of it and weight it down with some canned foods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.

By CHRIS M