Ideas for eggplants?

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  • Maryam2014mfp
    Maryam2014mfp Posts: 174
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    Make lasagne, but use slices of eggplant instead of pasta sheets. Healthy :)

    This. My aunt makes it and it is delicious.
  • KatieKansan
    KatieKansan Posts: 61 Member
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    oh my gosh Eggplant Parmesan is the best!!
  • luisabaeta
    luisabaeta Posts: 30 Member
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    I do a sort of modified version of eggplant parmiggiana (it's sort of like a lasagna). It's very filling, very tasty and low-cal (it takes a little while to make, perhaps over an hour, but if you make enough you can put it in the fridge and reheat it in the microwave, it lasts several days).

    Cut the eggplant (vertically, so you get longer slices rather than the round ones, if that makes sense).
    In italy, they fry the slices in oil and sometimes breadcrumbs and stuff, but I don't: i just grill the slices without any oil.
    Then you just layer it up in a dish that can go in the oven and the fridge: one layer eggplant slices, one layer of tomato sauce (if it's a very bland tomato sauce, add some salt and herbs along with it), sprinkle with some low-cal cheese (i use light mozzarella), then back to eggplant. You keep layering it up until you run out of eggplant slices. Cover with one last layer of tomato sauce, cover with parmesan cheese, or breadcrumbs, pop it in the oven until it looks and smells yummy (the eggplant has been pre-grilled, it should already be cooked. Otherwise this takes forever in the oven).
  • jfeakins
    jfeakins Posts: 30 Member
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    You can slice them then season with salt to bring out the bitterness, let sit for a couple hours.

    THIS! You have to let them sweat out the bitterness with some salt before you do anything else with them. Don't forget to rinse & pat dry.

    I like to use them in an a lasagne in place of noodles. Slice them thin (1/2 to 1/4" thick) and layer them with crushed tomatoes, sautéed shallots, low-fat cheese, fresh basil... lots of italian herbs are great! I have a great recipe on my blog you can try, but it also has light cream in it. Not exactly low-fat... :)

    http://bigcitylittleblog.com/the-worlds-best-eggplant-recipe/
  • forgivensins
    forgivensins Posts: 90 Member
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    I curry it with potatoes or chick peas (or hummus) and eat it with naan or pita bread (my other version involves just cubing it and tossing it into a chicken curry dish and having it with rice). I also wrap the whole thing in foil and let it roast on the stove top then open it up when it gets soft, use a fork to get out the insides (throw away that roasty skin), add salt, pepper, garlic and onion and eat it as a mash.
  • harley0269
    harley0269 Posts: 384 Member
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    bump
  • Empty_Calories
    Empty_Calories Posts: 81 Member
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    Jumping in for the recipes.

    I only cook eggplant on the grill. Slice it up then olive oil, salt, pepper.
  • tiuaussie
    tiuaussie Posts: 2 Member
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    Eggplant Lasagne or Eggplant Pizza :)
  • lizzylovestocook
    lizzylovestocook Posts: 30 Member
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    I would make mini pizzas with them . Slice the eggplant across to make rounds about 1/2 inch thick or a little less . Sprinkle with salt and lay on a paper towel for 15 min or so then pat dry . Brush with some olive oil and bake on a greased cookie sheet for about 20 -25 min @ 350 . Now top with your favorite pizza sauce , pepperoni, onions etc and cheese . Broil for 5-6 minutes . Delicious !
  • ghnewport
    ghnewport Posts: 8 Member
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    I prefer my eggplant in a compost bin :glasses:
  • nolabone
    nolabone Posts: 117 Member
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    In for recipes. I generally sauté mine with vinegar and zucchini. Basic and delicious.
  • OrganicSFS
    OrganicSFS Posts: 14 Member
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    Eggplant salad. This is an Asian salad style that goes well with grilled fish or meat. Here’s how you make it. Grill two Chinese eggplants, peel the skin and cut the stem. Mashed it lightly with a fork and add cubed tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle some salt, ground black pepper and add ¾ cup of white vinegar. Toss to mix them up and top it with shrimp paste (sweet & spicy). Really good!
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
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    Sorry, no help here - eggplant is so yuck!


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  • Kiyy
    Kiyy Posts: 91 Member
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    You made me laugh like crazy! I love eggplant but BOILD!!! YUCK LOL.

    It looks like you got some great ideas for cooking is so it will taste great. Caponata is one of my favorites. You can do that recipe 100"s of ways. Grandma served it as an appetizer served cold on crackers.

    One Easy no fail way is... Cut how u like is, spray with olive oil, saute, grill or bake it. I like min soft with the skin on. add salt. Eat it alone in a salad, as a side dish.

    CAUTION: NEVER BOIL IT. LOL
  • Kiyy
    Kiyy Posts: 91 Member
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    I highly suspect that the eggplant haters just haven't had it cooked correctly. Just like Brussels sprouts they are often misunderstood and poorly cooked.
  • desidieter
    desidieter Posts: 195
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    If you like Indian food and curries, try finding a recipe for "baingan bharta." Super yum!
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
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    I bake it for about 45 minutes, cut it up, peel and all, throw it in the vitamix, and add stuff....sometimes I make it greek, with feta, olives and lemon juice. Sometimes I go Asian, with garlic, seasame oil, green onions, soy sauce...sometimes I feel Italian, olive oil, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, basil...

    Anyway, mix it up, and there is the most awesome dip for celery, or side dish...
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
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    I highly suspect that the eggplant haters just haven't had it cooked correctly. Just like Brussels sprouts they are often misunderstood and poorly cooked.

    no, it's just disgusting. Brussels sprouts, on the other hand, are delicious.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
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    I throw mine whole on the grill and roast until they are quite soft and the skins are crispy and they "explode." Then remove the skins and chop coarsely with garlic, olive oil, salt, and some sesame tahini. It's smoked baba ghanouj and it's heavenly!

    For most things, you'll want to slice the eggplant and layer the slices with a good bit of salt in a colander, and leave it for an hour or two. This draws out any bitterness. Then you can bread the slices and fry or bake, or chop them up and stir fry, steam, boil, etc.
  • chadya07
    chadya07 Posts: 627 Member
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    you could do what i do and buy them, then forget about them in the fridge, every single time, until they are mushy and then throw them away.

    no but seriously, i dont much care for those giant honking eggplants thus always never getting around to using them on time. but i highly suggest japanese or indian eggplant or any of the smaller versions, stir fried with other veggies and some soy sauce. zucchini and mushrooms and snow peas or mung bean sprouts...

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