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Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nuts

Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nuts INGREDIENTS Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 unpeeled large eggplant (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares 2 cups grape tomatoes 3…

Baked Eggplant Sticks

Baked Eggplant Sticks INGREDIENTS 10 oz. eggplant 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper 1/2 cup Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese 1 large egg white Non-stick oil spray 1 cup marinara…

Eggplant Sandwich

Eggplant Sandwich INGREDIENTS 8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 3-4 long hot peppers (seeds removed) OR 2 cubanelle peppers OR 1 large red pepper 4 Slices ciabatta bread 2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated…

Simple Oven Roasted Eggplant

Simple Oven Roasted Eggplant This is a great way to make your eggplant and use it throughout the week. It can be layered onto sandwiches, added to salads, used on pizza or eaten just plain, with or without sauce and cheese! INGREDIENTS 1…

Eggplant and Mushroom Polenta Bake

Eggplant and Mushroom Polenta Bake Eggplant has a reputation for either being breaded and fried in oil, or watery and flavorless. This Chow.com recipe is an Italian take on a vegetarian shepherd’s pie. The eggplant is oven-roasted in…

Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad INGREDIENTS For the Salad: 1 large or 2 small eggplants Salt and Olive Oil 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 -2 teaspoons sweet red pepper and ½ teaspoon hot red pepper 1 teaspoon cumin For…

Eggplant and Squash Sandwich

Eggplant and Squash Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 Yellow Squash 1 Asian eggplant 2 oz. of goat cheese, at room temperature works best (or mozzarella) Arugula or Spinach- washed and dried Extra virgin Olive oil Kosher or Sea salt and…

White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus

White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus This recipe from Giada di Laurentiis is a great way to try making your own hummus. The original recipe is quite mild, but for additional flavors try adding cumin, red chili flakes, lemon zest or tahini…

Baked Eggplant Sticks

Baked Eggplant Sticks Strips of eggplant, breaded and baked until golden and served with a quick marinara sauce. Yummly suggests serving these as a snack, appetizer or side dish. They are healthy and low in calories and fat! INGREDIENTS 10…

Eggplant Sandwiches

Eggplant Sandwiches I love sandwiches, especially when I have a fridge stocked full of fresh vegetables. You can vary this sandwich any way you like- add new ingredients, change the bread…the options are endless. I’ve used wheat bread,…

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Fried Eggplant is near and dear to my heart. One of my first real food experiences was with my good friend in Maryland. We ordered “fried eggplant with goat cheese” and who knew this would open my mind to many different…

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas

Summer Flatbreads and Pizzas Flatbreads and pizzas make great meals especially in the summer. Paired with a salad and crisp glass of white wine, how can you go wrong? Here are some of our favorite combinations of “white” flatbreads and…