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Rachel Ray's Deep-Dish Eggplant Parmigiana
By Susan52
Trim some of the skin off the sides of the eggplants then cut them into thin planks lengthwise about 1/4- to 1/2-in...
- Pomodoro Sauce:
- 3 firm, medium eggplant
- Salt
- Olive oil, for shallow frying
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, diced into small pieces
- 1 12 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 quarts Pomodoro Sauce
- A handful of basil leaves
- A handful of parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 28- to 32-ounce cans Italian tomatoes
- A few leaves of basil, torn
Turkish Eggplant Casserole with Tomatoes (Imam Bayildi) - See more at: http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/07/meatless-monday-turkish-eggplant-casserole-recipe-tomatoes-imam-bayildi/#sthash.AYWXfYfD.dpuf
By blum099
reheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 medium eggplant, thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick)
- Sea salt
- Olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Dash of cinnamon
- One 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
- See more at: http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/07/meatless-monday-turkish-eggplant-casserole-recipe-tomatoes-imam-bayildi/#sthash.AYWXfYfD.dpuf
Kevin's Famous Moussaka
By kevkev227
Moussaka is a special dish for me personally
- MEAT SAUCE:
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- TOPPING:
- 1/3 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated
Pressure Cooker Thai Green Chicken Curry with Eggplant & Kabocha Squash
By á-45363
Your pressure cooker makes quick work of this dish and creates perfect tender moist morsels of chicken and veggies,...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 medium cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 Thai green bird's eye chilies, halved
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 6 cups cubed skin-on Kabocha squash (from about half of one small 4-pound squash)
- 1 medium (12-ounce) eggplant, cubed (about 4 cups)
- 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or 4 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 4 ounces spinach (about 4 packed cups), roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (from about 5 sprigs)
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves (from about 5 sprigs)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked rice, barley, or other grain, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Eggplant Involtini with Grilled Ratatouille
By ROBandSEAN
Faux cheeses made with nuts are key to vegan cooking
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- Involtini
- 2 cups raw cashews (10 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Two 1-pound eggplants, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Ratatouille
- 1 pound tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 2 medium red onions, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 4 Italian frying peppers
- 1 eggplant (1 pound), sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
- 2 small zucchini (1 pound), halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded basil
- Harissa, for serving
Fried Eggplant with Honey-Lemon Syrup
By á-5765
Until now Eggplant Parmegian was my favorite way to kick up this bland vegetable
- 1 large eggplant, 1/4-inch slices
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 T soy sauce
- lemon: zest and 1T juice
- 5 scallions sliced thin, white and green separated. 2T greens for garnish
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for flash frying
Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna
By Lady Butterfly
If you like a classic eggplant parm, then you'll absolutely love our eggplant parmesan lasagna with ricotta, marina
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the baking sheet and foil
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 medium eggplants
- 16 ounces lowfat small-curd cottage cheese
- 15 ounces part-skim ricotta
- 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella, grated, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 2.50 cups jarred marinara sauce
Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine Nuts
By á-167595
8 servings
- 2 large firm eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef (80 percent lean)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce, or 31/2 cups homemade sauce (see recipe)
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
Eggplant Fries with Dipping Sauce
By tammy1365
Bon Appetit
- Dipping Sauce
- 1 1 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 1 1 tablespoon chopped kosher pickle or pickle relish
- 2 2 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 2 2 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fries
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 1 1 cup rice flour
- 2 2 1 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tablespoons za'atar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more for seasoning
saucy eggplant and pork stir fry
By thedqguy
Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time:10 minutesMakes:4 Servin
- John Cullen
- Ingredients
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 250 g lean ground pork
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
- half medium eggplant or 2 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- half 530 g pkg regular tofu, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 to 2 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- sliced fresh red chilies for garnish (optional)
- If you’re a lover of eggplant, this recipe will surely please your palette. Cooked with garlic, ginger, chilies and oyster sauce, the aromatic flavours meld together into one delicious dish. Bon appetit!
- additions: parsnips, red pepper, broccoli served over rice, lentils, or quinoa.
Beef and Eggplant Casserole
By BobN
Preheat oven to 350F. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 eggplants, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- About half a bunch of fresh basil, leaves chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup grated light mozzarella
Paleo Chinese Eggplant
By ROBandSEAN
Heat the canola oil in a skillet over high heat
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 Chinese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch half moons
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 5 teaspoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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