Eggplant.....

kellyj5201
kellyj5201 Posts: 57 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have been avoiding buying an eggplant because im afraid if will just go to waste before i figure out something to do with it. So i have been searching recipes and reading posts on here about how people make them and i have decided that on friday when i go to the store im definitally buying an eggplant!!!! If anyone has any good ideas on how to use it im all ears!!!

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  • MerlinWilliams
    MerlinWilliams Posts: 92 Member
    We just made eggplant parmesan last night. The recipe was from the Wheat Belly cookbook.
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    Eggplant is one of my favorite veggies! Eggplant parm is my favorite! but even just sliced and grilled eggplant with a little EVOO is really good too! Just make sure you Do peel the eggplant, and it is essential to 'sweat' the eggplant beforehand for at least 10 minutes, then rinse it off, otherwise it will have a funky aftertaste.
  • mrsnecincy
    mrsnecincy Posts: 115 Member
    Agree on the parmesan idea. Also like in moussaka but also try it with courgettes onions and tomatos to make Ratatouille to have with grilled meat or pasta or make middle easten type dips like baba ganosh or Zaalouk. You can find recipes for all those on google. I like the later with cheese in a wholewheat quesadilla.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Grilled eggplant parm is my fav! Slice the eggplant lengthwise (I like to peel it first). Brush both sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then grill until soft on one side. Flip over to cook the other side...while that last side is cooking, top with sliced tomatoes, shredded basil, and mozzarella cheese. YUM!
  • bpn80
    bpn80 Posts: 43
    I love eggplant! Put olive oil on it, grill it up, and throw it in with whole wheat pasta.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Rigatoni alla Norma
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I roast slices to make lasagna

    One layer roasted eggplant slices
    One layer spinach mixed with laughing cow cheese wedges
    One layer Classico tomato and basil sauce
    Repeat
    Top with mozzarella

    Bake at 425 until cheese is bubbly and brown, about 30 minutes.
  • lorealbies
    lorealbies Posts: 10 Member
    Try ratatouille. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
  • sallyaj
    sallyaj Posts: 207 Member
    I also use it in place of noodles in lasagna.

    Slice lengthwise and lay flat on oiled baking sheet. Brush tops with oil. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes (turning it over once).

    If you have time to make it in advance and refrigerate it over night, it is much more tender the next day.
  • kellyj5201
    kellyj5201 Posts: 57 Member
    MMM SOUNDS WONDERFUL!!

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