This recipe is so easy and with all the fresh eggplant and tomatoes from the garden is very low cost. Even my 24-year old son loves it even if it is a meatless dish. Sometimes instead of the ricotta cheese and Parmesan, I will use finely shredded Italian cheese.
Eggplant is not a popular food in some cultures, that is changing. These delicious, beautiful purple skinned fruits are not only good for you but very tasty.
This was frugal for me because I grew the carrots and eggplant. I got the tomato sauce for free with coupons, and had the other ingredients. It was healthy and tasty, and I will vary the cheeses and sauces I use depending on what's available. I may try it with just flavored bread crumbs.
Try this vegan bacon substitute. So good you can even use it on sandwiches. This is a page about making crispy eggplant "bacon".
Starting with the eggplant, cut into 1/4-in slices. Place plate and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
This page contains recipes for Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana). Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious meatless Italian dish. There are several ways to prepare this classic casserole.
I like this because it is somewhat healthier than if you use pasta and very good. Spray bottom of casserole with cooking spray. Add a little spaghetti sauce to it.
Here is quick sautéed eggplant you can make as a side dish or eat as a main dish. A good option to eat it is with fish sauce dip on the side, or pour over eggplant.
For the eggplant lovers out there this delicious dish of layered rice, savory meat sauce, and eggplant slices is a winner. The recipe, ingredients list, and instructions follow.
Start with lamb, eggplant, and lentils to begin preparing this delicious Middle Eastern dish. It can be served as an appetizer or the main course.
Gheimeh Bademjan is a hearty Persian stew of eggplant, split peas and small pieces of meat. It is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, but in this version, beef is substituted.
Soy sauce, onions, and 6 medium sized eggplant are combined to make this delicious eggplant dish. Serve some tonight.