Eggplant

If you don't think you're much of an eggplant fan, this recipe is here to change your mind. Wok-fried eggplant stirred with a spicy sesame chili sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Eggplant, breadcrumbs, and parmesan in the slow cooker along with pasta sauce and mozzarella makes for a vegetarian dish that leaves even carnivores satisfied. Leftover...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Eggplant and sauteed veggies topped with cheese, eggs, and crumbled cornbread bake together in this down-home, comfort food vegetarian copycat.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:  

Thin sliced, breaded eggplant makes for a killer side dish or an addicting snack. This recipe might just have you picking up an eggplant instead of a bag of chips.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fear the eggplant no more! Crock pot eggplant cooked with mushrooms, red wine, and tomatoes makes a really delicious topping for hot, cooked...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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Eggplant pancakes are a delicious way to enjoy eggplant. Eggplant and cheese are formed into patties and fried until crispy. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Try this recipe for perfectly fried eggplant. Never soggy, never bitter, always delicious. Even eggplant naysayers agree that this is the best!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This dish features eggplant slices fried to a golden brown, topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a special occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Tired of soggy, lifeless eggplant? This "dry" cooking method cooks the eggplant without fat which keeps it from becoming a mushy mess yet makes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A Sicilian specialty! Eggplant is fried and then stewed along with tomatoes, onions, olives, anchovies, and capers.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This is the kind of Chinese food you might not find in a takeout box. Stir-fried eggplant with ground pork and onions in a sweet and spicy sauce might just change...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Feta cheese or cottage cheese, black pepper, dried oregano or marjoram, eggplant, oil, onion, garlic, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish and this version makes it a bit healthier. If you want to cut calories further, use reduced-fat cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A scrumptious Asian pork blend flavored with ginger and soy is the perfect filling for golden-fried slices of eggplant. Absolutely addicting.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Did you watch Ratatouille once and vow to recreate the dish? Delay no longer. The beautiful arrangement of veggies is a total showstopper, and if you're looking to do dinner and a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Fresh parsley and chives add some fresh herbal flavor to the tomato-breadcrumb stuffing mixture. If you're not vegan, some gooey mozzarella would be right at home on top of...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A nice change from the same old roasted vegetables. The eggplant absorbs all the flavors of the sauce. You can also use ground turkey instead of pork if you want a lower fat...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sharp cheddar cheese, eggplant, tomatoes, green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic salt, onions

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with oil, white pepper, eggplant, flour, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion salt, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vegetable oil, whole milk, eggplant, Cajun seasoning, all-purpose flour, bread crumbs, eggs

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, fresh thyme, butter, sweet onion, eggplant, tomatoes, fresh oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Japanese eggplant, garlic, ginger, ground pork or chicken, bamboo shoots, cooking wine or Chinese rice wine, chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, green bell peppers, red pepper, onions, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with dark sesame oil, black vinegar, rice vinegar, hot chile paste, sugar, vegetable oil, Asian eggplants, scallions, snow pea pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with capers, sugar, eggplant, onions, celery, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pitted ripe olives, balsamic vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours