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Best Eggplant Parm So Far
By moninikole
Arrange the eggplant slices on several baking sheets and sprinkle generously all over with kosher salt
- Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick round slices
- Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1 tablespoon
- 5 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- All-purpose flour for dredging
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- Olive oil, as needed
- 7 cups QUICK MARINARA SAUCE, recipe follows
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- QUICK MARINARA SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 7 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree (about two 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs of fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Eggplant Stroganoff
By ROBandSEAN
To make it even creamier, use half-and-half in place of the milk
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 12 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms $
- 1 cup chopped onion $
- 1 medium eggplant (12 oz.), cut into 1-in. cubes
- 2 About 2 tbsp. butter $
- 2 About 2 tbsp. olive oil $
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk $
- 1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
By SJ0414
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 jar (24 oz) Italian Classics Grandma's Pomodoro Sauce, divided
- 2 medium (about 3/4 lb each) eggplants, trimmed, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 Tbsp. Italian Classics Toscano Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Italian Classics Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Italian Classics Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
- Lawry's Seasoned Salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 pkg (8 oz) Wegmans Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
- Cooking spray
Eggplant Poblano
By kathleentirpak
Cut the eggplants lengthwise into 4 pieces, then chop into 2 inch pieces
- 3 Chinese eggplants
- or 1 medium sized American eggplant
- 2 large poblano peppers
- salt and turmeric to taste
- 4 whole dried red chile peppers
- 1 large red or yellow sliced onion
- 4 cloves peeled and chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, pureed
- 2 inch piece of peeled minced or shredded fresh ginger
- 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
- chopped green onions for garnish
Fried Eggplant
By kbove22
Peeling & Slicing the Eggplant Use black-skinned eggplants for best taste
- Eggplant
- Oil for frying
- Salt
Roasted Eggplants in Balsamic Vinegar
By á-5911
Melanzane Arroste Sottoaceto
- 1 large eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup + 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 8 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Braised Eggplant with Onion and Tomato
By klzrebiec
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange eggplant halves, cut sides up in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan
- 2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise
- 2 tsps. Kosher or sea salt, divided
- 1 medium sized onion, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large tomato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbs. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Turkey Eggplant Casserole
By Suzette
In large pot, saute turkey, onion & peppers & garlic over med heat until browned
- 1 # ground turkey breast
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 diced onion & peppers
- 1 1/2 pound fresh eggplant, diced not peeled
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 3/4 c. italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole
By rhongaut
Peel eggplant and cut into squares
- 2 - 3 eggplants
- 2 onions, small, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 lbs. raw shrimp
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 loaf french bread, cut into small pieces
- 1 Tbs. garlic powder
- 1 Tbs. Tony Chachere seasoning
- 1 Tbs. Worchestshire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Farfalle with roasted eggplant and 3 cheeses
By á-1672
1. heat covered 4 quart saucepan of salted water to boiling over high heat 2
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium red pepper
- 1 small eggplant cut lengthwise in half
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 12 oz farfalle or bow tie pasta
- 4 dried tomato halves
- 4 oz part-skim mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 10 medium basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated parmesean
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
Greek Eggplant Casserole - (Melitzanes me kreas sti katsarola)
By 5har0n_nguy3n
Bring salted water (1 t salt) to a boil in a large saucepan
- 1 large eggplant, cubed
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 lb. ground lamb or beef (used QFC seasond lamb patties + plain ground beef)
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 med red onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Oregano, to taste
Spicy Stewed Eggplant
By Joelene
Heat oil in heavy stew pan
- 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 6 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced, or 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste, optional
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste
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