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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
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• paprika
• italian seasoning
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• oregano
• black pepper
• tomato

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• pepper
• tomato
• zucchini
• yellow onion
• garlic
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• cheddar cheese
• bread stuffing mix
• garlic
• onion
• egg
• italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place diced eggplant in a medium microwave-safe dish. Cook in the microwave until tender, stirring once, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer into a 9-inch square baking dish. Mix in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, garlic, onion, and egg. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Top with remaining cheese and continue baking until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.

By Renee' Levins

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• tomato
• balsamic vinegar
• bread crumb
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
2. 2 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and quickly brown on each side.
3. 3 Place one layer of eggplant slices into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with some tomato slices, then a few onion slices. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything.
4. 4 Stir bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over vegetables.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and topping is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Luke Patterson

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• zucchini
• green bell pepper
• onion
• cooking spray
• black pepper
• tomato
• olive oil
• parsley
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Arrange eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion on a greased or foil-lined baking sheet. Spray vegetables with cooking spray. Season with 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring and rotating pan once during cooking, until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, about 40 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, stir together tomato, oil, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked vegetables and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• zucchini
• heirloom tomato
• onion
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• rosemary
• salt
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place eggplant, zucchinis, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; toss vegetables until well coated.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until slightly tender; about 20 minutes. Mix and roast for another 12 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and cook until vegetables begin to caramelize; about 10 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• canola oil
• water
• garlic powder
• red pepper flakes
• soy sauce
• oyster sauce
• white sugar
• cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir eggplant in hot oil until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in water, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
3. 3 Stir soy sauce mixture into eggplant until evenly coated; continue cooking until sauce has thickened.

By Whats that Burning smell

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• whole wheat bread crumb
• brown sugar
• onion
• celery
• tomato
• red bell pepper
• green olive
• olive oil
• oregano
• saffron
• soy milk
• heavy cream
• cashew

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2. 2 Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 1/2 the eggplant slices, and season with salt. In a bowl, toss together the bread crumbs and brown sugar, and sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the mixture over the layer of eggplant slices.
3. 3 In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup bread crumb mixture, the onion, celery, tomato, red bell pepper, olives, and olive oil. Season with oregano and saffron. Spread over the layer of eggplant in the baking dish. Top with remaining eggplant. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumb mixture.
4. 4 In a blender, blend the soy milk, heavy cream, and cashews until smooth. Pour over the top of the layered dish.
5. 5 Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden brown.

By Redpot

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• parsley
• oregano
• basil
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• red onion
• asparagus
• crimini mushroom
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. Place the onion, asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into the bag. Seal, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally
2. 2 Preheat the grill for high heat.
3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the vegetables 6 minutes on each side, until tender.

By kelcampbell

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• zucchini
• onion
• green bell pepper
• cherry tomato
• kalamata olive
• garlic
• burgundy wine
• basil
• thyme
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• polenta
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir eggplant, zucchini, onion, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and garlic until vegetables start to become tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine, basil, thyme, and oregano; season with salt and black pepper. Bring ratatouille to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. 3 Pour ratatouille into prepared baking dish and arrange polenta slices and mozzarella cheese rounds over the top.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is simmering and mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

By emzily23

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
• 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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• salt
• pepper
• egg
• panko bread crumb
• cooking spray
• traditional sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Sprinkle both sides of eggplant rounds generously with salt; place on baking sheet for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Use paper towels to blot moisture from each side of the eggplant slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Place panko bread crumbs in a second bowl. Dip each side of the eggplant slices in the whisked eggs, then press into the panko crumbs to coat each side. Place slices on a cooling rack on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Spray the tops of eggplant generously with cooking spray. Bake 8 minutes in preheated oven. Turn each slice, and spray the other side with cooking spray. Bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
5. 5 Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
6. 6 To make the stacks: Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a large slice of eggplant on the parchment. Top with a spoonful of Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce and a slice of mozzarella. Place another slice of eggplant on the first; repeat the layering process until you have about 5 or 6 slices in a stack. Top with a generous layer of parmesan cheese.
7. 7 Bake stacks until the cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm.

By RAG

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• canola oil
• egg
• bread crumb

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• cooking spray
• tomato
• parmesan cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• canola oil
• yogurt
• salt
• onion

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Poke eggplant with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Roast in the preheated oven until skin is charred and eggplant is soft, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Peel eggplant and drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Chop eggplant very finely.
4. 4 Place eggplant in a bowl and blend using an electric mixer. Gradually add oil and keep mixing until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped onion.

By SAFAD

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• chicken breast
• garlic
• soy sauce
• canola oil
• mushroom
• black pepper
• spinach

Instructions

1. 1 Sprinkle salt evenly over both sides of eggplant slices; set aside for 5 minutes. Cut eggplant into cubes.
2. 2 Cook and stir chicken, garlic, and soy sauce together in a large skillet over medium heat until the chicken is nearly cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir mushrooms and black pepper into the chicken mixture; continue cooking until the mushrooms brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4 Heat canola oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant in hot canola oil until lightly browned; add to skillet with the chicken.
5. 5 Stir spinach through the chicken and eggplant mixture; cook and stir until the spinach wilts, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Questoria