What can I do with an Eggplant?

I make this a couple times a month. (hush Soupy!)

Cut eggplant lengthwise & boil for about 30 minutes or until soft.

Scoop out guts. :laugh:

Mix eggplant, package of crab, chopped onion, celery in large bowl and pour into casserole dish. Melt butter (lite) and minced garlic and pour on top. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

I don't know what the nutritional value is, but it's easy and good!

yeah grill it for sure... I think it's totally disgusting (it's about the only food I dont really like), but I used to cook it all the time at this 5 star place way back in the day. Lightly brush 3/8 inch thick slices with extra virgin olive oil or even sunflower oil and place on a preheated grill. after two minutes flip the slices and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and garlic. After another two minutes transfer the slices to a plate and add a sprinkle of dill or even dried taragon (or both if you like them). Sqeeze on some lemon juice and presto! You've got yourself a 5 star continental appetizer that is really healthy.

Here is a GREAT recipe! You get a huge portion!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/post/new/37224-what-can-i-do-with-an-eggplant

ya tease! :laugh:

Just come visit and you'll see for yourself when I make it!:devil:

I make this a couple times a month. (hush Soupy!)

Cut eggplant lengthwise & boil for about 30 minutes or until soft.

Scoop out guts. :laugh:

Mix eggplant, package of crab, chopped onion, celery in large bowl and pour into casserole dish. Melt butter (lite) and minced garlic and pour on top. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

I don't know what the nutritional value is, but it's easy and good!

I won't say nuthin'.

Eggplants are tasty and good for you.:bigsmile:


You....not me.:sick:

This sound yucky but, it's actually quite good . . . even our son liked it when he was a teenager and still at home.

Turkey and Eggplant Casserole
Serves 8

1.25 lb turkey dark meat, ground and skinless
1 whole onion, chopped
3 whole garlic cloves, minced
1.5 lb eggplant, peeled and cubed
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 whole bell pepper seeded and diced
1 whole red bell pepper seeded and diced
3/4 cd seasoned bread crumbs
1 tsp basil
1/4 c parmesan cheese grated

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, spray 13x 9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray

Spray a large nonstick skillet with non stick spray, heat. Add turkey, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring as needed, until the turkey is browned and onion is softened . . 5-6 minutes.

Add eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, bread crumbs and basil; bring to a boil, stirring as needed.

Transfer turkey mixture to a baking dish. Bake, covered, until vegetables are tender - 45-50 minutes.

Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is lightly browned - 15 minutes. let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Calories - 194
Fat - 4/7%
Sat fat - 2/8%
Chol - 51/17%
Sodium - 549/23%
Potassium - 690/20%
Carbs - 20/7%
Fiber - 4/16%
Protien - 19/38%
Calcium - 104/10%
Iron - 3/14%

When I did atkins I ate a lot of eggplant and zucchini... spray with pam olive oil or butter and sprinkle on nutmeg...pan fry on both sides!! Yummy, I think I might just have to buy an eggplant now, Thanks! ( you can do this for zucchini too)