Looking for eggplant recipe.......

[momsstuff1234]

Looks for a recipe for eggplant..... Thought about frying it ( without breading) but not sure how it si going to turn out... ANY suggestions?

[Anonymous]

I love eggplant. It tends to soak up a lot of oil so I would use just a little of a good olive oil to saute it in. You can layer this in a baking dish with a mixture of ground beef or lamb(if you prefer) that has been seasoned and cooked with some minced garlic cloves, oregano, basil, nutmeg, pine nuts(if you like which I do) salt and pepper to taste. Also mix a little(I think 1/4 cup) tomato paste with a tablespoon of water (experiment to come up with a formula you like, that's the way I cook) and add that to the ground meat. Top with parmesan and/or mozzarella and bake until the eggplant is tender.
I inherited some eggplant so I need to get cooking and figure some recipes out myself.

[Naja]

I like to roast eggplant in the oven at 350F, cut in half and well moistened with chicken broth and olive oil. It's done when it cooks down soft and tender.

[not2late]

If your eggplants are the skinny Japanese variety or the smaller Italian variety, you can bake them whole until they are soft.

Warm Eggplant and Tomato Salad
Chop warm, cooked eggplant into cubes and mix with fresh chopped tomatoes, some chopped green onion, herbs, salt, pepper and a little olive oil for a warm salad.

Eggplant Fritters
Take the pulp of a roasted eggplant, mash it with salt and pepper and add a beaten egg. Mix it together until it forms a chunky paste and pan fry or deep fry tablespoons of this mixture until golden brown.

Eggplant Zucchini Casserole
Slice a large raw eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds. Slice a couple of zucchini the same way. Rub a little oil on the slices and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. While the vegetables are cooking, slice a fresh tomato into 1/4 inch rounds. Allow the hot vegetables to cool a bit. In a deep ovenproof dish, put a layer of eggplant on the bottom, followed by a layer of zucchini and a layer of the tomato. Salt, pepper and whatever herbs you want. Continue layering until you've used up all you vegetables. You can sprinkle a layer of cheese on the top. Put it in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes until it's heated through and browned on top.

[NytIzeGuy]

Grilled eggplant

I like to slice about one inch thick, brush with olive oil, rub garlic and grill outside. Grilling brings out the flavor for almost any veggie.

[yoitsme]

I have a home office. When I"m in a hurry I just slice up some eggplant - chop up some precooked chicken - toss in some minced galric and olive oil - then let it sit on medium high heat. I go work on my computer. When I smell something I go check the pan. And there it is - my tasty, no hassle lunch.