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Eggplant?

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Hey ladies, I've been super sick and MIA around here. :)
Eggplant was on sale today so I decided to get some! I've never made anything with it before.
What are some good recipes?
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  • blabla89blabla89 member
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    Personally I like it on sandwiches. Slice it thinly and grill or bake it with a little bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar until it's nice and soft. Serve on ciabatta bread with tomato and mozzarella cheese. Nomnomnom.
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  • novella1186novella1186 member
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    oooh I love eggplant! I like to slice it long ways, drizzle it with olive oil, salt and pepper, and grill it or roast it in the oven. Or slice it short ways, do the same thing, and saute it on the stove. Or fry it in oil. Omg fried eggplant is so good!  Also, eggplant Parmesan is delicious! 

    Try this recipe! 

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  • flutteringinflflutteringinfl member
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    I like to slice it up into round pieces, dip it in egg, dip in breadcrumbs, fry it up with some oil and a little cheese on top and voila! Instant eggplant parm!
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  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    It's also good as a faux noodle - slice it up into thin strips and pan-fry. 

    I always salt my eggplant slices before I do anything with them. It'll draw out water beads that you then blot off with paper towel. It cooks up less soggy/bitter.

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  • amelishaamelisha member
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    I came to say yes, salt and blot it first!

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  • sophhabobophasophhabobopha member
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    Ohhh thanks so far! I might use that one, novella! And thanks for the tips on cooking! :)
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  • kaitlynmichellekaitlynmichelle member
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    If you have a slow cooker try this out! http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/dinner/seven-easy-slow-cooker-recipes/?page=1

    Second or third one down. Eggplant pasta sauce. I made it last week and really liked it. I'd never cooked with eggplant before.
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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    You can also grate it and then use it as a substitute for ground beef (like in spaghetti sauce, etc).
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    JennyColada said:

    You can also grate it and then use it as a substitute for ground beef (like in spaghetti sauce, etc).

    OMG this is genius!

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    JennyColada said:
    You can also grate it and then use it as a substitute for ground beef (like in spaghetti sauce, etc).
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    JennyColada said:
    You can also grate it and then use it as a substitute for ground beef (like in spaghetti sauce, etc).
    I do this all the time. My favorite use is in chili. I'll use 1 part eggplant to 1 or 2 parts lean beef. You don't even notice that it's there. Though I'm lazy- I do a very fine dice instead of grating.

    Any dish that focuses on the eggplant definitely requires salting/blotting. If you're using it as a beef substitute, not so much.
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  • SBminiSBmini member
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    I love eggplant parm! I found a way to bake it if you don't want to fry it, it takes longer, but less fat. Cut it in strips or rounds, I find that strips are easier for later steps. Do an egg wash/dip in bread crumbs, then bake it at 250 for like 5 or 10 minutes per side, until they are nice and soft. Then, it's assembly time. Take a casserole dish and put down a thin layer of marinara or spaghetti sauce, put a layer of eggplant, add a player of mozzarella, then repeat. finish with marinara and mozzarella. Bake until bubbling at 350.  
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  • rachsporyrachspory member
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    I made this over the weekend, and it was delicious. FI and I both enjoyed the leftovers for lunch yesterday. 
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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    I have to say, me and DH went out to dinner last night and had some eggplant puree. It was served with crackers. I think it was blended with garlic and lemon juice. It tasted a lot like hummus but was smoother in consistency. It was fantastic! So that's another idea!
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    JennyColada said:
    I have to say, me and DH went out to dinner last night and had some eggplant puree. It was served with crackers. I think it was blended with garlic and lemon juice. It tasted a lot like hummus but was smoother in consistency. It was fantastic! So that's another idea!


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    I MADE THIS TONIGHT AND IT WAS SO GOOD I HAVE TO YELL.
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