Eggplant?

Dedicated
Dedicated Posts: 104 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I bought an eggplant at the store yesterday and have no idea what to do with it! I don't even know what eggplant tastes like! Any suggestions?

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  • theatregoddess
    theatregoddess Posts: 76
    XD Lol, why don't you just try searching for some healthy recipies on the internet? I found this site, which seems to have a lot of variety.

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/collections/healthy_eggplant_recipes.html
  • Wecandothis
    Wecandothis Posts: 1,083 Member
    Slender1 posted this recipe. I made it last night, then cooked up a batch for my dad tonight, it's his favorite. It's wonderful!

    Here is the link to the thread.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/62405-easy-eggplant-parmesan
  • Dedicated
    Dedicated Posts: 104 Member
    XD Lol, why don't you just try searching for some healthy recipies on the internet? I found this site, which seems to have a lot of variety.

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/collections/healthy_eggplant_recipes.html

    I have been searching for about 30 minutes on allrecipes.com, but I figured that people on here might have one handy!

    I'll check out that link.
  • Dedicated
    Dedicated Posts: 104 Member
    Slender1 posted this recipe. I made it last night, then cooked up a batch for my dad tonight, it's his favorite. It's wonderful!

    Here is the link to the thread.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/62405-easy-eggplant-parmesan

    Thanks!
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    I did the same thing last week.. So this is what i made and omg it was beyond yummy.. even my kids ate it.. they thought it was meat at first lol....

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Eggplant-Parmesan-II/Detail.aspx

    If it's just you then cut the Recipe in half because it makes alot of food but you can always have left overs for the next day...
  • Shanta1983
    Shanta1983 Posts: 1,228 Member
    I bought an eggplant at the store yesterday and have no idea what to do with it! I don't even know what eggplant tastes like! Any suggestions?
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    :laugh: :happy: Im going to the store tommorrow for egg plant I want to try it to I heard it taste great sautee in olive il mixed with squash,spinash,onions and green peppers..most definately going ot try it because I love squash and spinash:smile:
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    Eggplant is almost like tofu what ever you cook it in it will soak up the flavor and taste like it..so if you mix it in with other veggies and some spices it will taste great...
  • bethrs
    bethrs Posts: 664 Member
    Yeah. I eat a lot of eggplant and folks are right. Eggplant parmasean and rattatoulie are both excellent recipes. :smile: Good luck.
  • judymari
    judymari Posts: 69 Member
    I usually slice it in about 1/8" thick rounds (peeled), dip in egg thinned with milk, then in a combination of Italian bread crumbs mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with flour (or just flour), then fry in canola or olive oil until well browned on each side (med-high heat), I blot it with paper towels on removing from pan, and add some garlic herb and a bit of seasoned salt, and eat :)

    The other night, i fried some extra lean hamburger with onion and then added a jar of tomato/mushroom sauce and let it simmer. Then i layered the already fried eggplant, alternating with sauce and some cheddar cheese sliced thinly. Baked at 350 degrees until bubbly. YUM!! May not be the most low on calories, but sure is good!!
  • Wecandothis
    Wecandothis Posts: 1,083 Member
    Eggplant is almost like tofu what ever you cook it in it will soak up the flavor and taste like it..so if you mix it in with other veggies and some spices it will taste great...

    Thank you! I really liked the Eggplant Parmesan, but it would be great to be able to cut this up and just use it in whatever! It's a fantastic veggie! Can you eat it raw?
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
    I grilled mine on the grill with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then I brought it in and topped it with parmesan cheese and marinara. It was so good!!! Took basically 5 minutes and it was really low cal! It was the first time I had it too and I was pleasantly surprised...
  • RecliningFigure
    RecliningFigure Posts: 214 Member
    I have one name for you: Baba ganoush. Look it up, love it, drool, yumm.:bigsmile:
  • RecliningFigure
    RecliningFigure Posts: 214 Member
    I posted too quickly. So there that Middle Eastern dish baba ganoush. If you like hummas...

    Then there's this favorite chinese spicy eggplant recipie that I love. But that should be saved for a day when you need to add calories to your daily intake. But it is de-lish.

    And then there are all these wonderful panini sandwiches that you can make, and often roasted or grilled egg plant is the starring role in these sandwiches.

    Careful with the use of oil, egg plant will soak it up like a sponge. I usually use a spray olive oil, so I don't over oil the dish.
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