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Home » In The Garden » How To Prepare Eggplant Plus 27 Amazing Recipes

September 24, 2013

How To Prepare Eggplant Plus 27 Amazing Recipes


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Here we show you the basics of how to prepare eggplant and then give you 27 recipes to test your new found skill! Which one will be your favorite?

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How To Prepare Eggplant Plus 27 Amazing Recipes

We were lucky to have an overly large harvest of eggplant this year so it sent me on a hunt for some recipes.  Usually we get a few eggplant, but we accidentally ended up with 12 plants this year instead of just 6.  Long story.  In the past we have used the eggplant for traditional recipes like grilled as a side dish or eggplant parmesan. That can get boring really fast when you have as many eggplants as we do this year.

If you are not familiar with eggplant (which I actually hear a lot!)  , it is a firm, spongy type of vegetable that I compare to zucchini.  It has a mild flavor and cooks up the same, where if over cooked it tends to be mushy.  Eggplant can be a bit intimidating , but do not fear the eggplant! It is easy to work with and has some amazing health benefits, so get yourself some eggplant and follow along.

How To Prepare Eggplant

There are a few ways that are most popular and will fit into almost all of the recipes below that you may use.  Note* Eggplant grow some pretty large thorns on their stems & leaves, which may also be on the tops so take caution, they are hard and can hurt. Also, for most recipes that call for large slices or cuts, it is personal preference if you want to peel it. I usually leave the skin on as it helps the eggplant hold up to the cooking process.  For dishes that require chunks , I peel it.

1. Grilled –   Cut the top of , hold the eggplant upright and slice downwards making 1/4 – 1/2″ slices.  Brush with olive oil , season with salt and pepper.  Cook the eggplant quickly over high heat to get nice grill marks, then reduce to low and cook until tender.

2. Sliced In Rounds-  Cut the top off, slice the eggplant into rounds 1/4 – 1/2″ thick.  Cook as desired

3. Flour & Bread Crumbs–  one of the most popular ways to prepare eggplant is to dip slices into an egg wash, then flour, then egg wash again and then bread crumbs.  Pan fry  or deep fry.  If you are going to fry eggplant you need to make sure the temperature of the oil is spot on.  Eggplant soaks up oil fast and cooks quickly.

4. Peeled and Chunked–  You can peel eggplant just like any other vegetable. Some say it is even easier because it is so firm.  Peel and then cut into chunks for casseroles and stir fry.

Tip*  You can treat eggplant the same as apples once peeled and cut to prevent browning. For example, using lemon juice.

 

Some of our favorite Eggplant Recipes : 

Spaghetti with Roasted Eggplant

Eggplant and Tomato Stir Fry

Crispy Eggplant Parmesan– Featured * 

How To Prepare Eggplant Plus 27 Amazing Recipes

Un-fried Eggplant 

Eggplant Casserole

Summer Vegetable Ragu

Eggplant & Tomato Pasta– Featured*

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Crockpot Ratatouille

Eggplant Casserole  

Eggplant Parmesan Salad 

Meat & Rice Stuffed Baby Eggplant– Featured*

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Miso Glazed Eggplant 

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan with Feta

Loaded Eggplant Rounds – I make this recipe ALL the time and LOVE it.  This is a fantastic low carb alternative to loaded baked potato!

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Thai Green Currant Eggplant 

Spicy Miso Eggplant 

Eggplant Muffuletta

Grilled Eggplant Tofu Steaks 

Beef & Eggplant 

Spicy Stuffed Aubergine 

Farro Stuffed Eggplant  w/ Jalapenos & Tahini

Baked Eggplant Penne Pasta – Featured *

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Grilled Eggplant Roll Ups with Bacon & Goat Cheese –  one of my all time favorites!

Grilled Eggplant Caprese 

Roasted Eggplant Salad

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Raviolini Soup

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  1. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring my Crispy Eggplant Parmesan! I tell ya, we still have more eggplant to harvest and these recipes are fantastic! Pinning. Thanks again! 🙂

    • Alyssa says

      September 24, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Thank you for contributing ! I love eggplant ! I can not wait to make some of these !

  2. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Great collection! Thanks so much for including my Loaded Eggplant Rounds! 🙂 Pinning this so I can come back to it over and over!

    • Alyssa says

      September 24, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks so much Kristin ! I am making those loaded eggplant rounds tomorrow! My husband loves the look of them 🙂

  3. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Thanks for including my eggplant dishes!!!

    • Alyssa says

      September 24, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Your welcome and thank you!!!

  4. Valentina says

    September 25, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    Many thanks for including a link to my Spicy Miso Eggplant, in this incredible collection of recipes! 🙂

  5. Julie Wood says

    October 3, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    I love eggplant because it is so healthy. I used to make Eggplant Parmesan all the time, but I have been so busy lately that I have not made it. I need to make some of these amazing eggplant recipes.

  6. Chanie@BusyInBrooklyn says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I’m a huge eggplant fan (can’t you tell?) Thanks for sharing 3 of my delicious recipes!

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