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Lamb and Eggplant Shepherd's Pie
By mimikd
This Greek-inspired shepherd's pie is made with lamb, eggplant, and oregano
- Filling:
- 1 1 1/2-pound eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 3/4-to 1-inch cubes
- Coarse kosher salt
- 7 tablespoons (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds well-trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- All purpose flour
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
- 3 cups beef broth (preferably organic)
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Topping:
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups (packed) coarsely grated kasseri cheese* (5 to 6 ounces)
Egyptian Eggplant With Coriander
By á-174942
For the favorite Mideast taste, grill the eggplants; otherwise, broil or roast them, then peel them
- 2 eggplants - (2 to 3 lbs total)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 7 large garlic cloves - (to 8) finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely-chopped cilantro
- Cilantro sprigs for garnish
Eggplant Dip With Mayonnaise And Garlic
By á-174942
Heat the grill or broiler
- 2 eggplants - (2 to 3 lbs total)
- 1 large garlic clove - (to 2) minced
- 1 tablespoon minced onion, preferably mild (optional)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise - (to 1/2)
- 2 teaspoons strained fresh lemon juice - (to 4)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 1 hard-boiled egg - (to 2) coarsely grated
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
By davidv
"I've never met a vegetarian dish I loved quite as much as this one
- 2 (1-lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/2" slices
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1-1/4 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4-1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Oil, for frying eggplant
Eggplant Lasagna with Ricotta and Asiago
By á-28050
1.Heat broiler. In a food processor, puree the tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt...
- 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 eggplants (about 3 pounds), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan (1 ounce)
- 4 cups mixed greens
Eggplant Parmesan
By á-4084
Trying to slice into this eggplant Parmesan while it's molten hot creates an oozy mess, so let it rest at room temp...
- MARINARA:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 head garlic, cloves crushed
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Eggplant and Assembly
- 4 pounds Italian eggplants (about 4 medium), peeled, sliced lengthwise 1/2–3/4 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- 3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, finely grated & divided
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 large eggs, beaten to blend
- 1 1/3 cups olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped basil and parsley, plus basil leaves for serving
- 6 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, grated (1 1/3 cups)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Eggplant Salad
By ladygourmet
Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Set up two shallow bowls one with the egg-wash and one with the flour
- For the Eggplant
- 2 eggplants – sliced
- 3 eggs – beaten plus splash of water
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- Drizzle of vegetable oil
- For the Salad
- 2 stalks celery – chopped
- 3-4 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 1 tomato – diced
- 1/2 cup of Italian parsley – chopped
- 1 red onion – sliced
- 15 oz. can of black beans – drained
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- Parmesan or Romano cheese for grating
- Juice of one lemon
- 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil
Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Salad)
By TeeSquared
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 1 eggplant, approximately 1 lb.
- 1 lb. ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ea. parsley & cilantro, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Eggplant and Zucchini Pie- Scotto Family
By Jomamma
Layer breaded eggplant cutlets and hearty zucchini slices with rich ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese - and t...
- Cheese mixture
- Cheese mixture
- 2 pounds fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 eggs
- Eggplant and zucchini pie
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggplants, peeled
- 4 zucchini
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 eggs
- 4 cups bread crumbs (store bought)
- 11/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
- 2 quarts extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cups tomato sauce
- Tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving
Italian Marinated Eggplant Antipasto
By á-18
The perfect starter for a great meal
- 1 pound eggplant
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 fresh or dried long chili, finely chopped (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Crispy Baked Eggplant
By á-29897
For those wishing to try the Chex option, three cups of Rice Chex yields approximately one cup of crumbs
- 2 pounds small to medium-size eggplant (about 6 depending on exact size)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (use Rice Chex crumbs for a gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Olive oil, for baking sheets
- Optional: marinara sauce for dipping
Shrimp-stuffed Eggplants
By Shaylie
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
- 1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE
- 2 MEDIUM-SIZE EGGPLANTS, HALVED
- STICKS SALTED BUTTER
- LARGE ONION, DICED
- 1 TABLESPOON PARSLEY, FINELY CHOPPED
- 1 BELL PEPPER, DICED CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
- 1 POUND RAW, MEDIUM-SIZE SHRIMP
- 1 CUP ITALIAN BREADCRUMBS (I would replace with rice, cauliflower, or GF bread crumbs)
- 1 TABLESPOON WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
- 2 TEASPOONS TABASCO SAUCE
- 1/2 CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
- SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
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