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, face up for about 5 […]
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Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, striped* and cut into 3/4 inch wedges1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges1 pepperoncini pepper, sliced, seeds & stem discarded3 cups cherry or grape tomatoes6 anchovy fillets4 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup olive oilfeta cheese 1 lb cooked short pasta *Cut the skin off in alternating rows, to help keep the eggplant […]
Zucchini and Rice Stuffed Eggplant
Ingredients:2 eggplants, sliced longways1 onion, minced1 zucchini, chopped1 carrot, diced1 1/2 cup prepared rice1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 tablespoon olive oiladditional olive oilsaltpepper optional: parmesan or asiago cheese for sprinkling Directions:Preheat the oven to 350. Using a ice cream scoop, scoop out the insides of the eggplant, leaving a 1/2 to 1/4 inch border around all […]
Schezuan Mussels with Eggplant and Green Beans
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, minced2 Chinese eggplants, roll cut*1 green chili minced2 cups green beans8 oz fresh or frozen mussels1/2 cup green onions1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup dark soy sauce2 tablespoons fresh ginger, cut into small sticks2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons of ground pork1 tablespoon balsamic or black rice vinegar1 tablespoon chili […]
Chinese Eggplant & Green Beans with Cellophane Noodles
Ingredients: 1 Chinese eggplant, halved and thickly sliced 2 large hand-fulls of green beans, halved with ends trimmed 1 cup fried bean curd*, cubed 1 inch piece ginger, minced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 small chili pepper, minced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1/4 cup minced green onion 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons […]
Eggplant Latkes
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, peeled and grated 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup matzo meal* 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper to taste A nonstick frying pan with 1/2 inch of vegetable oil Directions: Heat the oil in the frying pan on a medium high […]
Chunky Vegetable Chili
Ingredients:1 habenero pepper, minced 1 large onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 shallots, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Japanese eggplants, chopped 3 zucchini, chopped 32 oz canned whole tomatoes, cut up 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 […]
Eggplant Marinara
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced small 1 onion minced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot minced 36 oz canned peeled tomatoes (crushed by hand) 1/2 cup tomato puree 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp crushed hot red pepper salt pepper Directions: In large sauce pan, heat the oil and then saute onion, garlic, […]
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients: 28 oz canned, crushed tomatoes28 oz canned, whole tomatoes4 cloves garlic, chopped3 small to medium eggplants*, cut into 1/2 inch slices2 eggs, beaten1 large onion, chopped1 handful fresh basil, chopped1 shallot, chopped1 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan PLUS more for sprinkling1/4 cup dried oregano2 tablespoons olive oil PLUS more for brushing10 oz […]