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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
• olive oil
• whole-grain sandwich roll
• greek yogurt
• garlic and herb spreadable cheese
• garlic
• tomato
• basil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• sandwich roll
• tomato
• feta cheese
• basil

Instructions

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

By Jamie

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• vegetable oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• garlic
• chicken broth
• lentil
• zucchini
• tomato
• parsley
• cumin
• salt
• lemon zest
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cancel Saute function.
2. 2 Add chicken broth, lentils, zucchini, eggplant, diced tomatoes with juice, parsley, cumin, and salt to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

By peloquinswife

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• italian seasoning
• salt
• olive oil
• red bell pepper
• sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• cream cheese
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Trim eggplants and cut in half if very long. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle a little Italian seasoning and salt on both sides of each slice.
2. 2 Preheat a griddle or heavy pan over high heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over eggplant slices and cook until slightly charred, about 30 seconds per side.
3. 3 Core bell pepper and cut into thin slices. Season with salt. Use the same griddle or pan to cook until slightly charred, about 30 seconds per side.
4. 4 Prepare dressing by mixing remaining olive oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir in remaining Italian seasoning.
5. 5 Layer 1/2 of the eggplant slices on a plate. Dot with cream cheese. Cover with bell peppers and remaining cream cheese. Top with remaining eggplant. Drizzle dressing over the salad. Garnish with cilantro. Serve warm, mixing right before serving.

By Traveling Pans

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• zucchini
• red bell pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• black pepper
• whole-grain baguette
• basil pesto
• mozzarella
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine zucchini, eggplant, and red bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mixture. Set aside to allow the vegetables to tenderize, at least 3 hours.
2. 2 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Drain moisture from vegetable mixture. Brush vegetables with olive oil to coat; season with black pepper.
4. 4 Cook vegetables on hot grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
5. 5 Toast cut sides of baguette in a toaster oven until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread basil pesto evenly over toasted surface. Arrange grilled vegetables evenly onto 2 of the baguette halves. Top each with sliced mozzarella and plum tomato slices; top sandwich with the remaining baguette pieces to serve.

By Suzy729

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• salt
• chicken breast
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• bread crumb
• olive oil
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• roasted red pepper
• salt
• pepper
• pita bread

Instructions

1. 1 Sprinkle sliced eggplant with salt and allow to drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill for medium-high heat (see Cook's Note).
2. 2 Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Dredge with flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten egg, then press into seasoned bread crumbs to coat.
3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
4. 4 Wipe eggplant dry with a paper towel. If grilling, brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until tender and well marked.
5. 5 Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle with a pinch of salt. Whisk together garlic, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Slice grilled eggplant into strips and toss with roasted peppers and balsamic dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. 6 To assemble, heat pita breads on the grill until hot and marked. Slice chicken into strips and place into warm pitas along with marinated eggplant and red peppers.

By marie

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• canola oil cooking spray
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• cherry tomato
• arugula
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• focaccia bread
• parmesan cheese
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Cut eggplant into twelve 1/4-inch rounds and place on one of the prepared baking sheets. Spray both sides with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
4. 4 When you flip the eggplant, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until soft and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cherry tomatoes, arugula, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir to flatten the cherry tomatoes and cook until arugula is wilted and sauce is hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. 5 Place focaccia bread on the second baking sheet. Top each piece with 3 eggplant rounds and an equal amount of tomato sauce, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
6. 6 Place under the broiler until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with oregano and serve.

By Lish

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• smoked sausage
• sweet potato
• shallot
• zucchini
• cherry tomato
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside.
3. 3 Add sweet potato to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. 5 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, eggplant, and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and reserved sausage.
4. 4 Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast until tomatoes burst and vegetables are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

By Hillshire Farm®

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
• olive oil
• garlic
• parsley
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• zucchini
• tomato
• mushroom
• onion
• green bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom and sides of a 1 ½-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. 2 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant and golden brown. Add eggplant and parsley; cook and stir until eggplant is tender and soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
3. 3 Spread eggplant mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Spread zucchini in an even layer over top. Lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. Continue layering in this fashion, with tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

By lynette

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• zucchini
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• basil
• parsley
• salt
• black pepper
• cheese ravioli
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2 ½-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in ravioli and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until ravioli float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
4. 4 Transfer ravioli to bottom of the prepared baking dish; spoon hot vegetable mixture over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese melted, about 20 minutes.

By Surpriseitswendy

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• zucchini
• tomato
• yellow bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• onion
• cayenne pepper
• basil
• oregano
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• white wine
• vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place eggplant, zucchini, tomato, bell peppers, and onion in a bowl. Add cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute everything evenly. Drizzle in oil, wine, and vinegar, mixing to coat all the vegetables.
3. 3 Pour vegetable mixture into a baking dish and insert it into the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 8 minutes. Stir; cook for another 8 minutes. Stir again and continue cooking until tender, stirring every 5 minutes, 10 to 15 minutes more. Turn off the air fryer, leaving the dish inside. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• tomato paste
• onion
• garlic
• water
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• zucchini
• yellow squash
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• thyme
• mascarpone cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread tomato paste onto the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with onion and garlic. Stir in water and 1 tablespoon olive oil until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Arrange alternating slices of eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper, starting at the outer edge of the dish and working concentrically towards the center. Overlap slices a little to display colors.
4. 4 Drizzle vegetables with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with thyme leaves. Cover vegetables with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit inside.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are roasted and tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with dollops of mascarpone cheese if desired.

By Juli Warfel Bitler

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• brown champignon mushroom
• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• garlic
• thyme
• rosemary
• red wine
• vegetable broth
• tomato
• tomato paste
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut any large mushrooms in half.
2. 2 Heat a heavy-bottomed stew pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, garlic, thyme, and rosemary; saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not burn the garlic. Stir in mushrooms until they absorb the flavors. Add eggplant chunks and saute until they soak up the flavors.
3. 3 Pour in red wine and deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour in broth. Mix well and add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer until carrot and eggplant have softened and the liquid has reduced, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Let stew stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ eggplant
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• zucchini
• yellow squash
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• salt
• pepper
• bay leaf
• thyme
• tomato
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat another 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Add zucchini in batches and sauté until slightly browned on all sides. Transfer each batch to the pot with the onions and garlic.
3. 3 Working in batches, sauté eggplant, yellow squash, and bell peppers, one batch at a time, adding oil with each batch and transferring them to the pot when sautéed.
4. 4 Season the ratatouille with salt and pepper. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. 5 Add tomatoes and parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 more minutes. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning before serving.

By Rani

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

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
• 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

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