Tag: eggplant

Eggplant & Rapini Meatball Subs

Ingredients: for the meatballs: 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 egg salt pepper for the eggplant: 2 […]

Grilled Italian Eggplant Rollatini with Herbed Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 3 Italian eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch thick vertical strips 1/2 cup softened mild goat cheese 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons minced basil 2 tablespoons minced oregano zest one lemon salt pepper brushing sauce: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoons […]

Tzatziki Lamb Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon minced dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, grated zest of one lemon salt freshly ground black pepper tzatziki: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup finely diced, seeded cucumber* 1 tablespoon minced […]

Eggplant & Fennel Calzones

Ingredients: prepared pizza dough 2 Italian eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1/2 cup ricotta 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 3 tablespoons Parmesan 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced oregano salt freshly ground black pepper warm tomato dipping sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line […]

An Excellent Eggplant Pasta

Ingredients: 1 3/4 to 2 lb cubed eggplant 28 oz canned crushed tomato 14 oz canned diced tomato 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1 red onion, diced 3 tablespoons minced oregano 3 tablespoons minced basil 1 tablespoon olive oil freshly ground black pepper 1 lb pasta […]

Greek Influenced Lamb Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb cubed lamb 8 ounces crimini mushrooms 1 red onion, cut into wedges for the marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup diced red onion Directions: Place the lamb in a quart sized resealable […]

Lemon-Oregano Roasted Eggplant & Potato

Ingredients: 1 lb cubed eggplant 1 lb cubed Russet potatoes 1 onion, halved and sliced 2 tablespoons minced oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice, divided use 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Place the potatoes and eggplant in a […]

Eggplant Rollatini with Rapini

Ingredients: For the sauce: 58 oz canned coarse ground (or crushed) tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil salt pepper for the eggplant: 2 eggplants, striped* and sliced in 1/4 inch wide slices 1 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs […]

Fairy Tale Eggplant in Ginger-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 14 oz fairy tale eggplant, sliced in half lengthwise* 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch knob fresh ginger, minced cornstarch sugar Directions: Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the […]

Miso Eggplant

Ingredients:4 Japanse eggplants, sliced lengthwise4 tablespoons shiro miso3 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons water2 inch knob fresh ginger, finely gratedoil Directions:In a small bowl, whisk together the miso, vinegar, sugar, ginger and water until the sugar is dissolved. Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with oil and broil, […]