Give me something interesting to do with Eggplant

Captain_Tightpants
Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
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On a whim I bought an eggplant from the grocery section.

I'm an Eggplant virgin. Any great recipes?
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  • fragilegoat
    fragilegoat Posts: 26 Member
    I absolutely love this baked eggplant parmesan. A little bit time consuming but so delicious! Not super low cal (what with the cheese), but you can try subbing in with lower fat cheese. (I'll be honest and admit I haven't tried that yet).

    http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2010/06/eggplant-parmesan-783-recipe-087.html
  • lukeout007
    lukeout007 Posts: 1,237 Member
    Ratatouille....I've never actually made it but I've been meaning to soon.
  • rudzud
    rudzud Posts: 24
    Baba Ganoush?
  • wells0707
    wells0707 Posts: 251 Member
    I absolutely love this baked eggplant parmesan. A little bit time consuming but so delicious! Not super low cal (what with the cheese), but you can try subbing in with lower fat cheese. (I'll be honest and admit I haven't tried that yet).

    http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2010/06/eggplant-parmesan-783-recipe-087.html



    I love this!
  • Destinie589
    Destinie589 Posts: 211
    AllRecipes has a great recipe for Ratatouille!! Yum! I love it :)
  • BeesKnees181
    BeesKnees181 Posts: 166 Member
    Slice it, bake it, (brush with olive oil and bake at 350-400F). Then top with basil pesto, goat cheese and roasted red pepper. Delicious! And if you have some balsamic on hand ...then you could reduce it and drizzle a little over the top.
  • Kristin24C
    Kristin24C Posts: 75 Member
    slice the eggplant and put it in a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil. I usually put some spice on the eggplant too. cook it until tender and enjoy!
  • heatherberry76
    heatherberry76 Posts: 2
    Eggplants are so versatile! Peel and dice an eggplant, put on a baking sheet lined wth nonstick foil, spray with Pam, then bake at 425 till browned. You can add this to a stir-fry (I like mine with green peppers, onions, and tofu) with a garlic ginger sauce (oyster sauce, chicken broth, sriracha hot sauce, fresh garlic and ginger). Also delicious tossed with pasta and tomato sauce. For a side dish, saute some red onions in a little olive oil and toss with the baked eggplant and some fresh chopped herbs.
  • BlueSkies_12
    BlueSkies_12 Posts: 74 Member
    Chicken Ratatouille

    Ingredients

    1 large eggplant
    2 medium zucchini
    1 medium onion, chopped
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 lb cooked skinless chicken breasts, chopped
    2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes
    2 tsp dried basil
    1 tsp dried oregano
    2 tsp salt
    Pepper to taste
    First, cut the eggplant and zucchini into inch-long pieces.

    Next, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until tender.

    Then add the chicken, eggplant, and tomatoes and bring everything to a simmer. Cover and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

    After that’s done, add the zucchini and seasonings and simmer about 10-15 minutes, until veggies are tender.


    Serves 4 – 186 calories, 26 g protein, 7 g carbs, 4 g fat, 2 g fiber
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I second ratatouille - it is wonderful!

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57749-2001Oct2_4.html
  • BeesKnees181
    BeesKnees181 Posts: 166 Member
    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/eggplant-goat-cheese-sandwiches-10000001924697/

    This is the website recipe...
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    I made this recipe for my work lunch:

    http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-roasted-eggplant-salad-with-smoked-almonds-goat-cheese-164756

    It was really, really good.
  • wendyapple
    wendyapple Posts: 323 Member
    i like to slice it thin, salt it, rinse it, egg it, bread it with cornmeal and sesame seeds, bake it until it crunches, and smear it with pesto.
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    Slice very thin and use instead of noodles in vegetarian lasanga (use about half the sauce you normally would) SOooo good!
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/baked-eggplant-sticks.html
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Eggplant Rollette!
  • kirbykez
    kirbykez Posts: 122
    Slice very thin and use instead of noodles in vegetarian lasanga (use about half the sauce you normally would) SOooo good!

    Oh My this sounds SOOOO GOOD!:happy:
  • DelSchro
    DelSchro Posts: 9 Member
    I just made this recipe last night and it was yummy!

    Go to this link-
    http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/Mamma-T-Eggplant-Stacks
  • rosten9599
    rosten9599 Posts: 7
    Eggplant chips or fries...
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    you can also bread the eggplant & lightly fry or bake it until its crispy

    then use the slices as "bread" for a sandwich or mini sandwiches.
  • shanahan_09
    shanahan_09 Posts: 238 Member
    I just slice it up, spice it up, and throw it on the grill. Yum!
  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 761 Member
    om nom bump
  • tluttrell
    tluttrell Posts: 33 Member
    Make baked eggplant parmesean. Just slice, coat lightly with breadcrumbs and parmesean cheese. Bake. Dust with cinnamon (trust me) and top with tomato sauce. You could even melt a little mozarella on it (a little). Delish. If you're watching calories, go easy on the olive oil with eggplant...it soaks it up like a sponge.
  • Kassileigh
    Kassileigh Posts: 28 Member
    bin it. work of the devil. *barf*:tongue:
  • uniquewrapz
    uniquewrapz Posts: 160 Member
    One thing I love to do with eggplant:

    bread it and spray a pan and bake it until tender and browned
    Add it on a roll with fresh mozzarella slice, artichoke hearts and a tomato. Drizzle with a touch of balsamic vineager.

    YUM!!!!!
  • gailashton
    gailashton Posts: 292
    roasted baby eggplant with olive oil, capers and goat cheese.... yummmm....
  • crazybigchick
    crazybigchick Posts: 245
    Grilled eggplant with grilled onions and provolone cheese on a toasted bun. oooooh so yummy!
  • d5d14m66
    d5d14m66 Posts: 150 Member
    I made this the other day, it was yummy and the entire dish (8 generous servings) is only 5 WW points, if you're counting:

    1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
    1 eggplant
    1 green bell pepper
    3 carrots (medium- to large-sized)
    1/2 medium white onion
    1/3 Cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
    2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

    1. Cut carrots into medium-sized pieces and microwave until tender, then dice.
    2. Slice bell pepper and eggplant and grill (or sauté), then dice.
    3. Dice onion (grill first if desired).
    4. Mix veggies in an oven-safe dish and add tomatoes. Stir well, and heat in oven until hot through.
    5. Top with breadcrumbs and cheese and bake 10 minutes.
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    Slice it, roast it in the oven until soft inside, and top with hummus. Or tahini and feta cheese.

    Chop it, cover it in salt and let it drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile sautee 2 onions with garlic in olive oil. Rinse the eggplant, put it in, and add a drained can of diced tomatoes. Top with parsley and/or cilantro. Enjoy. http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-georgian-eggplant
  • Mstejskal
    Mstejskal Posts: 1
    Easy, and my favorite: Slice, brush both sides with olive oil and roast in a 400F oven until tender and browned on both sides, turning once. Sprinkle with sea salt - yum!

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