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Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

Sinigang na Bangus (Filipino Milkfish in Tamarind Broth)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a pot. Add onions and tomatoes, cover, and bring to a boil. Add milkfish, eggplants, beans, radishes, okra, and green chile peppers. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir in watercress and tamarind powder. Cover, reduce heat, and season with salt. Boil for 5 minutes until fish is cooked through.

By Menewdewonhall

Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus)

Filipino Fish Stew (Paksiw na Bangus)

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove scales, gills, and guts from the fish. Rinse and cut crosswise into 3 steak pieces. Pat dry.
  2. 2 Arrange eggplant, onion, and ginger in the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart pot. Place fish on top. Add green chiles and sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3 Pour water and vinegar into the pot with the fish. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce heat and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Add green bell pepper and bitter melon. Cook until bitter melon is soft to the touch, about 10 minutes more.

By lola

Filipino Oxtail Stew

Filipino Oxtail Stew

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
140 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large saucepan with water; add oxtail, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 hours over medium-low heat, skimming off the foam occasionally, until oxtail meat is very tender and broth is reduced to 3 cups.
  2. 2 Stir in eggplant, bok choy, and green beans; simmer for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  3. 3 Just before serving, place peanut butter in a small bowl and thin with 1 or 2 tablespoons of broth. Stir until smooth and add to stew.

By Alicia Green

Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce

Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
11 min
Total
36 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook until golden brown and soft, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemongrass, garlic, green onion, basil, red chile, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour over eggplant in the skillet. Cook until green onion wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

By mariad3

Kare Kare (Oxtail Stew)

Kare Kare (Oxtail Stew)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
135 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring oxtails and water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, at least 2 hours, adding more water as necessary. Skim as much fat from the top of the liquid as possible.
  2. 2 Transfer oxtails to a plate. Crumble beef bouillon cubes into the pot and stir to dissolve. Add bok choy, beans, and eggplant and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 While the vegetables are simmering, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in achiote powder. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Add about 1/2 of the simmering broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add oxtails and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer remaining broth and vegetables to the pot and stir to combine. Serve hot.

By lola

Indonesian Ratatouille with Tempeh

Indonesian Ratatouille with Tempeh

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat the bottom of a skillet with oil and place it over medium heat. Combine shallots, peppers, tomato, and garlic in the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tempeh, bell pepper, and okra; stir quickly to combine. Add broth and eggplant; bring to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

By Leah Kay

Easy Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Easy Tomato and Eggplant Soup

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

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

Easiest Eggplant

Easiest Eggplant

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

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

Eggplant and Goat Cheese Lasagna

Eggplant and Goat Cheese Lasagna

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

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

Cauliflower Eggplant Curry-Cumin Roast

Cauliflower Eggplant Curry-Cumin Roast

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

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

Smoky Grilled Vegetables

Smoky Grilled Vegetables

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

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

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
180 min

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

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

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

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

Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread

Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
100 min

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

Chicken Eggplant Stir-Fry

Chicken Eggplant Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

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

Eggplant With Mushroom Stuffing

Eggplant With Mushroom Stuffing

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving shells about 1/4 inch thick. Chop pulp and place into a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let eggplant pulp drip for 30 minutes. Blot moisture from eggplant pulp with a paper towel.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir eggplant pulp and onion in the hot butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir bread crumbs, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, and black pepper into the eggplant mixture until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into eggplant shells.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant shells are tender, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese, return to oven, and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

By IdCityLady

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 Croquettes

Eggplant Croquettes

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium-high 3 minutes. Turn eggplant over and microwave another 2 minutes. The eggplant should be tender, cook another 2 minutes if the eggplants are not tender. Drain any liquid from the eggplants and mash.
  2. 2 Combine cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic and salt with the mashed eggplant. Mix well.
  3. 3 Shape the eggplant mixture into patties. Heat oil in a large skillet. Drop eggplant patties one at a time into skillet. Fry each side of the patties until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Patties can be frozen before frying and cooked later.

By Kelli Charnes

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole with Eggplant

Cheesy Vegetable Casserole with Eggplant

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add eggplant and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and pour eggplant into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and mix to create a paste. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, and salt and cook over medium to medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until mixture bubbles and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour mixture over the eggplant in the baking dish.
  4. 4 Cover the vegetables in the baking dish with Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

By woodpqrstu

Lower-Carb Eggplant Pizza

Lower-Carb Eggplant Pizza

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice ends off eggplant and cut into 3/4-inch rounds. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle liberally on both sides with salt. Let sweat until most of the moisture seeps out, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Rinse eggplant completely, then pat dry. Return to the baking sheet and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each slice with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and olives. Return to the oven and bake just until cheese is melted and sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.

By LPEICHEL

Spicy Low-Carb Eggplant with Beef and Tomatoes

Spicy Low-Carb Eggplant with Beef and Tomatoes

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and add water to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and add diced tomatoes and green chiles, eggplant, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and chili powder. Mix well, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Betheny

Tasty Fried Eggplant Balls

Tasty Fried Eggplant Balls

4.4

Prep
40 min
Cook
25 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a medium pot with an inch of water, then add eggplant and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Transfer eggplant to a large bowl; stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs, bell pepper, onion, Cheddar, one egg, remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, paprika, and pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 When ready to cook, set out three shallow bowls. Place flour in one bowl, beat remaining egg in another bowl, and place remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs in the third bowl.
  4. 4 Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of eggplant mixture into flour; roll until completely coated. Dip into beaten egg, then lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl, and roll in bread crumbs to coat.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Fry eggplant balls in hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By MARBALET

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

Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches

Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Brush olive oil over both sides of each eggplant slice. Arrange eggplant slices onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Cook eggplant slices under the broiler until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Toast split rolls under the broiler, cut sides up, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir yogurt, cheese, and garlic together in a small bowl until smooth; spread onto the rolls. Divide eggplant slices between the rolls; add tomato slices and basil to complete sandwiches.

By Brittney Tun

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 and Peppers with Feta

Grilled Eggplant and Peppers with Feta

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place eggplant and all bell peppers into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with steak seasoning; coat well.
  3. 3 Place eggplant and bell pepper slices directly on the preheated grill. Cook until eggplant is softened, marked, and slightly charred and peppers are softened and marked, 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat as necessary to prevent burning.
  4. 4 Remove from grill. Arrange in 4 piles, starting with a slice of eggplant and alternating eggplant and pepper slices, including one slice of each bell pepper color in each pile. Top with feta cheese. Sprinkle with basil and oregano. Serve warm.

By Marcia

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

Eggplant Pasta Bake

Eggplant Pasta Bake

3.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
35 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a large, deep casserole dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Arrange the sliced eggplant on a greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 In a food processor, puree the onion, bell pepper, garlic and optional ancho chile pepper. If the mixture is too thick add a tablespoon of water. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Pour the onion mixture into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  4. 4 In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Arrange half of the baked eggplant in the greased casserole dish. Spoon in half of the white sauce, covering the eggplant. Spread the veggie crumbles over the white sauce, followed by the pasta, and a layer of the bell pepper puree. Cover the the onion and pepper mixture with remaining eggplant and spoon the remaining white sauce over the eggplant. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
  6. 6 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

By John Stine