Category: Eggplant

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Asian Eggplant Gluten-Free Mediterranean Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Delicious Baba Ganoush

Enjoy dipping with this Delicious Baba Ganoush made with oven-roasted eggplant!

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 clove roasted garlic
  • 2 Tbsps. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsps. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 1/8 tsp paparika
  • 1/8 tsp red cayenne pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Slice the eggplant in half, brush with olive oil and place cut side down on a sheet pan.
  2. Broil for 20 minutes, turning the pan once.
  3. Place the garlic clove in the pan after 10 minutes to roast.
  4. Let the eggplant cool and scoop out the flesh. drain the extra liquid using a strainer/colander.
  5. Mix the eggplant, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini in a blender for a few seconds. Serve with a sprinkle of paprika, cayenne pepper flakes, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Eggplant Gluten-Free Recipes Tomatoes Vegan Vegetarian Zucchini

Ratatouille

This Ratatouille made with fresh herbs is so simple and a chockful of flavor! Serve warm on crusty bread for an incredible taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 tsps, thyme (fresh)
  • ¼ cup basil, ribbons (fresh)\
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsps. olive oil
  • ½ cup tomato basil sauce
  • few sprigs of rosemary
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Coat the bottom of an 8in baking dish with tomato sauce.
  2. Arrange the vegetables alternating the slices of eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes till the dish is packed. Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the minced garlic, thyme and some of the basil (cut in ribbons), mix well and pour it over the vegetables. Sprinkle it with the rosemary.
  4. Bake covered at 350 for 45 minutes. Serve warm on sour dough/ crusty bread.
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Eggplant Gluten-Free Italian Mediterranean Peppers Recipes Sauce Vegan Vegetarian

Eggplant and Peppers With Capers and Olives

Eggplant and Peppers With Capers and Olives is finger-licking good!

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, cubed
  • 1 red/orange/yellow pepper, sliced
  • 5-6 grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 5-6 pitted black olives, sliced
  • 2 Tbsps capers, rinsed
  • ½ cup tomato-basil sauce
  • 2 Tbps. basil, coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 1 Tbps. olive oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups water

Directions

  1. Salt the cubed eggplant, place in a bowl of water and let it sit for ½ hour. Drain and set aside.
  2. Add oil to a pan and add the eggplant, pepper and sauté till the vegetables are soft.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, garlic, grape tomatoes, wine, water and cook covered for 10 minutes till the sauce reduces and thickens.
  4. Stir in the capers, olives. Top with basil and serve hot with pasta and /crusty bread.
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Eggplant Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Roasted Eggplant in Tomato Sauce

Oven roasted Eggplant in Tomato Sauce is delicious as a dip or a spread!

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • ½ cup tomato sauce (tomato-basil /marinara)
  • ¼ cup onions, minced (substitute ¼ tsp. onion powder)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated ( substitute, ¼ tsp. garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil

Directions

  1. Brush the eggplant with oil and broil in the oven for 15 minutes. Turn over and broil again for 5-10 minutes till the skin is charred. Cover with a moist paper towel and let it cool. Cut in half and scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.
  2. Heat cumin with some oil in a pan for 30 seconds. Add the onions and sauté for about a minute, till soft. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds. Next add the eggplant, tomato sauce, salt, curry powder and continue to sauté for 3-5 minutes till it gets really mushy. Serve with flat breads as a dip or use as a spread.
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Eggplant Recipes

25-Minute Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan

This 25-minute healthy baked eggplant parmesan is an eggless recipe that makes a delicious side with pasta or tastes great as a hot sandwich!

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant peeled and sliced into ¼” rounds
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • 1 cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp olive/canola oil
  • 1 tsp salt in 2 cups water
Directions
  1. Place eggplant slices in salt water for 3 minutes.
  2. Coat wet slices with flour followed by breadcrumbs and drizzle with oil.
  3. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, then brown under the broiler.
  4. Top with tomato sauce and cheeses and microwave for about 1 minute.