What to do with an eggplant

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  • Ideabaker
    Ideabaker Posts: 508 Member
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    Eggplant cannelloni. I like this version: http://paleodietlifestyle.com/eggplant-cannelloni/

    Eggplant has little to no flavor, so it pretty much absorbs whatever you cook it in. It makes a good meat substitution, or in this case, a pasta substitution.

    I will be trying this... great variation on the original, and a good use for eggplant! Thanks.
  • thatsillyshana
    thatsillyshana Posts: 141
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    update: I ruined it and had to make pb&j. yummmm!
  • Mangopickle
    Mangopickle Posts: 1,509 Member
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    Gordon Ramsey has a great recipe for eggplant dip/baba ganoush on you tube
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
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    I loved to make stuffed eggplant -

    - cut in half lengthwise and cut out some of the inside part

    In a fry pan sauté
    - chop up the part of the eggplant you took from the inside
    - chop 1/2 an onion
    - mince a clove of garlic
    - chop meat - about the size of a large burger

    cool and throw in an egg - some parsley ,blk pepper- 3 TBSP grated cheese - 1 tbsp breadcrumb and mix it all up - stuff it all in the eggplant halfs - saute` in pan and for a few minutes add your favorite sauce add 1/2 cup water , put a lid and simmer 35 to 45 minutes . sauce will thicken nicely again.

    I sometimes serve it over shiritaki tofu noodles - they are very low carb and low calorie

    another option is over spaghetti squash ! yum!
  • kiddoc88
    kiddoc88 Posts: 244 Member
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    Moussaka! its basically greek lasagna with lamb and eggplant
  • Lyn409
    Lyn409 Posts: 3 Member
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    This - http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/curried-eggplant-tomatoes-basil-00000000011403/

    It's simple and amazing! I like to serve it with saffron jasmine rice.
  • coloprincess16
    coloprincess16 Posts: 24
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    Grill it, bake it with a little bit of breadcrumb (a little wont kill you)< dip in egg whites then roll in breadcrumb. Then put a tiny bit of reduced fat cheese and tomato sauce on it..tastes like eggplant parm!
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
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    I cut them in half and spread oil on the white, inside part. Then I sprinkle lemon pepper and garlic powder on it and bake at 400 F for about 30-40 minutes. It's delicious! I also chop it up and stir fry it with other vegetables sometimes.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    slice it thin, put some olive on it and grill it or pan sauté it ..

    you can also make eggplant pam…eggplant, mozzarella, and tomato sauce…baked about 35 minutes on 375 ….
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
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    Great recipes!
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
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    Slice into 3/4 inch slabs, make several small slits in each piece and stuff a chunk of raw garlic in each opening. Brush with olive oil, season and roast at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Put slices of tomato on top and continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
  • SquidVonBob
    SquidVonBob Posts: 290 Member
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    If you get your hands on some Chinese or Italian eggplants (smaller and thinner), try one of these.

    Ginger Miso Eggplant

    http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/ginger-miso-glazed-eggplant

    Sichuan Eggplant

    http://appetiteforchina.com/recipes/spicy-sichuan-eggplant-fish-fragrant-eggplant/
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
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    Simple eggplant lasagna rounds

    Individual servings

    Place 1/4 inch thick Slices of eggplant place on plate and
    microwave until done to your satisfaction (around 5 min)

    Top with ricotta (or cottage) cheese, slices of precooked Italian sausage and canned marina sauce.
    Heat in microwave to liking.(about 2 min)
  • Chelseylynn11
    Chelseylynn11 Posts: 22
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    http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/09/eggplant-pizzas.html

    I love this. I have used chicken on it with reduced fat cheese. So yummy!
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
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    It's tasty if you're ok with eating fried foods. I ate this all the time in Georgia (the country, not US state).
    Georgian Badridzhani Nigvsit!

    http://georgianrecipes.net/2013/03/29/eggplant-with-walnuts-and-spices/

    or

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenny-holm/georgian-eggplant-rolls-w_b_1745402.html

    eggplant-with-walnut-recipe.jpg?w=640&h=480
  • elsyoommen
    elsyoommen Posts: 155 Member
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    wow - reading through this reminds me how much I love eggplant - must get some.
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,245 Member
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    ensalada, torta these are healthy and nice tasting
  • 9storme6
    9storme6 Posts: 1
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    I love eggplant. Since I have had a gastric sleeve, and even before that trying to make it healthier, I bake it. I just rub some olive oil on it and then bread it with Italian bread crumbs. Then you can add a little spaghetti sauce and low fat mozzarella cheese, oh so yummy. I also like it grilled and sautéed with other vegetables. Pinterest has a ton of recipes for eggplant as well.

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