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Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• tahini
• lemon juice
• garlic
• salt
• paprika
• cumin
• olive oil
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Poke holes into eggplant with a fork for steam to escape while grilling.
2. 2 Cook eggplant on the preheated grill until skins are charred, flipping occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a baking pan, cover, and steam for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Carefully remove and discard stems and skin. Transfer flesh to a colander; drain for 20 minutes. Press out any remaining moisture with paper towels.
4. 4 Place eggplant in the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and cumin; pulse until smooth. Add oil and parsley; pulse until incorporated.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• tahini
• lemon juice
• za'atar seasoning
• red pepper
• salt
• paprika
• garlic
• olive oil
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Using a fork, poke holes in the eggplant so steam will be able to release during cooking.
2. 2 Place eggplant on the preheated grill. Grill until skins are charred, about 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a baking pan, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Using your hands, carefully remove the stem and the skin; the skin should be split open and peel off easily. Discard the skin and place flesh in a colander; let drain for 20 minutes. Press out any remaining moisture with paper towels.
4. 4 Place eggplant in a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, za'atar, crushed red pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic. Pulse until smooth. Add olive oil and parsley; pulse until oil is incorporated. Garnish with additional crushed red pepper flakes and parsley if desired.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, then cut each half into thirds, making 12 eggplant spears. Place on a baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium to large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic: cook until onion becomes tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
5. 5 Remove eggplants from the oven; cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggplants to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. 6 Slice each spear vertically using a knife and fork, being careful not to cut through the skin. Pry each pocket open; fill with 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato filling. Cover filled eggplant spears with tomato sauce.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; garnish with parsley.

By Chef Joanna

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• ground beef
• tomato paste
• parsley
• green onion
• butter
• salt
• black pepper
• white rice
• cabbage
• green bell pepper
• zucchini

Instructions

1. 1 Combine ground beef, 2 1/2 cans of tomato paste, parsley, green onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. 2 Before adding uncooked rice, rinse until water runs clear; this keeps the rice from becoming sticky. Add rice after rinsing and mix contents until blended well.
3. 3 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add cabbage. Boil until just tender enough to fold, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. 4 Meanwhile, hollow out bell peppers, eggplants, and zucchini.
5. 5 Stuff hollowed vegetables with meat mixture. Set in a large pot (pack vegetables together so there isn't much room in between them). Fill cabbage leaves with 3 to 4 tablespoons of leftover meat mixture and set in the pot with the other vegetables. Pour water in the pot on top of the vegetables until almost covered. Stir in remaining tomato paste. Weigh down the food by placing a heavy, heat-proof plate on top.
6. 6 Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cover the pot. Let cook for 1 hour. Drain half of the water in the pot (leave heavy plate until done cooking) and recover, reducing heat to a simmer, and allow to slow cook for 1 hour more. Serve warm and enjoy!

By danicaj1987

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• sun-dried tomato
• oil
• tomato paste
• red wine vinegar
• white sugar
• black pepper
• pine nut
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggplants in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking pan.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Pat the eggplant slices dry with paper towels and arrange in the prepared baking pan. Drop a teaspoonful of the tomato mixture onto each eggplant slice. Drizzle remaining olive oil over and around slices. Cover with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant slices are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro leaves. Serve at room temperature.

By PJ's kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• butter
• lamb shoulder
• tomato
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• tomato paste
• water
• allspice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and brown the lamb on all sides. Mix in the eggplants, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender and lightly browned.
2. 2 In a small bowl, blend the tomato paste and water. Mix into the pot with the lamb. Season lamb with allspice, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Add a little water as necessary to keep the ingredients moist.

By KELLYJEANNE

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• water
• salt
• pita bread
• vegetable oil
• yogurt
• mayonnaise
• lemon
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• oil
• almond
• romaine lettuce
• chickpea

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water and 2 tablespoons salt into a large bowl. Add cubed eggplant and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain and place on paper towel-lines plates until completely dry, about 30 more minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Chop pita bread into 1-inch cubes and place on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes; do not burn. Remove from the oven and set aside.
5. 5 Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry eggplant until golden, about 6 minutes per batch. Remove to paper towel-lined plates to drain.
6. 6 Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
7. 7 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small frying pan. Add almonds and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, until nicely brown and toasted, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
8. 8 Place lettuce on a serving platter. Layer with eggplant, chickpeas, and roasted pita bread. Pour yogurt mixture over top and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve at room temperature or cold.

By Lana daoud

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• water
• onion
• garlic
• cinnamon
• turmeric
• garam masala
• salt
• black pepper
• cooking oil
• lamb
• zucchini
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• jasmine rice
• yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Place water, onion, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to the boil. Add lamb; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Separate lamb from liquid and set aside. Transfer the liquid to a bowl.
2. 2 Heat cooking oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant slices in a single layer and cook in the hot oil until brown on both sides; remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Use the same procedure to fry zucchini slices, cauliflower, and broccoli.
3. 3 Layer lamb in the bottom of the large pot. Arrange eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, and cauliflower on top of the lamb in layers. Pour rice over meat and vegetables, shaking the pot gently to allow rice to settle into the dish. Pour reserved cooking liquid from lamb over the mixture until it is completely covered. Add water if needed.
4. 4 Cover the pot and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the lid from the pot. Place a large platter over the pot and flip the pot so the dish is "upside down" on the platter. Serve with yogurt on the side.

By JustCallMeD

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• sweet onion
• celery
• cumin
• oregano
• rosemary
• paprika
• mint
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• tomato
• tomato sauce
• chicken broth
• ground lamb
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggplant into a colander set in a bowl or the sink; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Let eggplant stand for at least 1 hour. Rinse off the bitter liquid and excess salt and drain well.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent and celery is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, combine cumin, oregano, rosemary, paprika, mint, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or mortar and pestle and mix well; this is the lamb seasoning (see Cook's Note). Set seasoning aside.
4. 4 Stir eggplant cubes and garlic into vegetables in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes and sprinkle with 1/2 of the lamb seasoning. Stir gently and cook for 5 minutes more.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
6. 6 Pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce and chicken broth into the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes; add a little water if sauce starts to get dry. Transfer sauce to the prepared casserole dish.
7. 7 Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place ground lamb into the skillet and sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Cook lamb in hot oil, stirring frequently, until evenly browned; it should look like imperfect meatballs.
8. 8 Gently transfer lamb to the casserole dish, pushing it down into vegetable mixture so that it is at least partially submerged. Stir lemon juice into remaining tomato sauce and pour sauce over casserole.
9. 9 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on how tender you like your vegetables.

By MAMA2EANDJ

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• garlic
• brown onion
• beer
• carrot
• black pepper
• salt
• mint
• cumin
• lamb chop
• russet potato
• green bell pepper
• tomato
• thyme
• parsley
• cilantro
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.
2. 2 Place ½ of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the bell peppers, and ½ of the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and remaining ½ of herb mixture. Pour in beer.
3. 3 Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Taste and season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

By Tigran Mesropyan

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• ghee
• mint
• salt
• garlic
• water
• tomato paste
• salt
• green chile pepper
• tomato
• zucchini
• potato
• onion
• cardamom
• nutmeg
• clove
• cinnamon
• allspice
• lamb
• ghee

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat and stir in the lamb meat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Season with allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom and mix well.
2. 2 Place a layer of onion on top of the lamb in the pot, but do not stir. Top with layers of potato, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes.
3. 3 Repeat the layers of vegetables until you have used them up, ending with tomatoes on top. Place the chile pepper in the center of the tomatoes. Season with salt. Dilute the tomato paste in the water, and pour it over the vegetables. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, until vegetables are tender.
4. 4 With a mortar and pestle, crush together the garlic, a pinch of salt, and the dried mint. Mix with 2 tablespoons of liquid from the pot, and drop by spoonfuls over the vegetables in the pot, but do not stir. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
5. 5 Transfer the stew to a wide bowl or serving dish by gently tipping the pot and letting it slide out into the serving dish, while maintaining its layers. Sprinkle with ghee, if desired.

By ALMALOU

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
• salt
• butter
• onion
• bread crumb
• mushroom
• italian seasoning
• black pepper
• swiss cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• soy sauce
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• cheddar cheese
• bread crumb
• egg
• parsley
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• butter
• flour
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• onion
• brown sugar
• salt
• cheddar cheese
• bread crumb

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• kosher salt
• italian seasoning
• pizza sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• turkey pepperoni
• black olive

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• ground beef
• tomato
• green chile
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• thyme
• rosemary
• chili powder

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• bread crumb
• green bell pepper
• onion
• cheddar cheese
• egg
• paprika
• black pepper
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• garlic
• plum tomato
• rigatoni pasta

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• orange bell pepper
• olive oil
• steak seasoning
• feta cheese
• basil
• oregano

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• penne pasta
• onion
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• ancho chile pepper
• olive oil
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• vegetarian burger crumble
• mozzarella cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• sweet potato
• red onion
• garlic
• ginger root
• turmeric
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant, garlic, ginger, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. 2 Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if necessary, until vegetables are tender and stew has thickened, about 20 minutes.

By Stephanie

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• vegetable oil
• red pepper flakes
• onion
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• soy sauce
• white vinegar
• brown sugar
• cornstarch
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add oil and pepper flakes and allow to sizzle for 15 to 20 seconds. Add eggplant and toss in the oil. Cook, stirring every minute, until it just begins to char, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
2. 2 Drizzle with soy sauce and vinegar, sprinkle with brown sugar and cornstarch, then toss to coat all of the vegetables. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
3. 3 Remove from the heat, add basil, and toss to combine.

By Marcia