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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

Magaricz

Magaricz

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant in a colander, lightly salt, and leave to drain for about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add eggplant, red and green bell peppers, onion, and carrot; stir to coat. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture resembles the consistency of coarse jam. Season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Cover, and chill at least 1 hour. Serve chilled as a condiment with your favorite bread or crackers.

By Karen Cooke

Eggplant Appetizer

Eggplant Appetizer

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, and onion into a large pot. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, and water. Pour over the vegetables. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

By Natalia

Eggplant Balls

Eggplant Balls

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir in eggplant and water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and steam until eggplant is soft, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Add parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and eggs to eggplant; mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until thoroughly combined and mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make mixture workable. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  7. 7 Roll chilled eggplant mixture into 18 balls; place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

By lynette

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant

Mediterranean Chicken with Eggplant

3.9

Prep
50 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant strips in a big pot of lightly salted water and soak for 30 minutes (this will improve the taste; they will leave a brown color in the pot).
  2. 2 Remove eggplant from pot and brush lightly with olive oil. Saute or grill until lightly browned and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  3. 3 Saute diced chicken and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and water, cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Pour chicken/tomato mixture over eggplant. Season with oregano, salt and pepper and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

By thepamperedchefny

Vegan Romanian Eggplant Bake

Vegan Romanian Eggplant Bake

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel eggplants in such a way that 3 strips of skin remain on each eggplant. Cut peeled eggplant into 1/2-inch slices. The strips of skin will prevent the eggplant slices from falling apart while cooking.
  2. 2 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot and cook eggplant slices in batches for 1 minute. Pour into a sieve and drain well.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread out eggplant slices on the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook bell peppers, onions, and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and layer over eggplant. Add tomato slices; season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Barbara Sauermann

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, heat 1 Tb. oil. Saute onion and pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 Tb. oil, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and rosemary. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle feta cheese over stew if desired.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew

3.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
480 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a slow cooker, combine butternut squash, eggplant, zucchini, okra, tomato sauce, onion, tomato, carrot, broth, raisins, and garlic. Season with cumin, turmeric, red pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
  2. 2 Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

By BROMFIELD

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

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