Best 2 Easy Eggplant Dish Recipes

EASY EGGPLANT DISH

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Eggplant and yellow squash are combined with onions, bread crumbs and green chiles, and baked with a cheesy cracker crust.

Provided by sal

Categories Side Dish Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 eggplant, diced
1 yellow squash, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
⅛ cup canned sliced green chiles
⅓ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add eggplant and squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
In a 2 quart casserole dish combine eggplant, squash, onions, bread crumbs, butter and chiles. Sprinkle crushed crackers and cheese over the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

EASIEST EGGPLANT

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I found that some of the best recipes are the easiest! Try this once, and more than likely you'll make it again and again. And another bonus: if you choose to use low-fat mayonnaise, you'll save the fat and calories that are absorbed when eggplant is fried.

Provided by Pauline

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or as needed
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Coat each slice of eggplant on both sides with mayonnaise. Press into the bread crumbs to coat. Place coated eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Flip slices over, and cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes to brown the other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips

Choose small to medium-sized eggplants for a less bitter taste.
To reduce the bitterness of eggplant, sprinkle it with salt and let it rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have a grill, you can roast the eggplant in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
To make the baba ganoush, be sure to drain the roasted eggplant well before pureeing it.
For a vegan version of the baba ganoush, use olive oil instead of tahini.
The caponata can be served warm or cold, and it makes a great appetizer or side dish.
If you don't have any pine nuts, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
The eggplant parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone.
Be sure to use a good quality tomato sauce for the eggplant parmesan.
The eggplant fries are a fun and tasty way to enjoy eggplant.
Serve the eggplant fries with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion

Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. These recipes are just a few ideas of how to enjoy eggplant. With its slightly bitter flavor and meaty texture, eggplant is a great addition to any meal.