Eggplant Recipes Might be a Grilled Eggplant Recipe or an Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Eggplant recipes are not something I grew up with. This is not one of the vegetables which Dad grew in our garden so I learned later in my life how to cook eggplant. I tried at first with eggplant parmesan recipe; that was the only eggplant recipe that I had. I did not like the flavor of the eggplant; it had a bitter taste. I learned when I was very young that soaking foods in salt water neutralized a strong flavor. I bought more eggplant, soaked overnight in cold salt water. The next day I prepared the eggplant parmesan recipe again. It was delicious and I was addicted!

FRIED EGGPLANT

• 1 Eggplant cut into ¾ inch slices, peeled


• 1 Beaten egg


• Matzo meal


• Salt/pepper


• Paprika


• Oil for frying

Salt lightly peeled and sliced eggplant.

Allow to stand 15 minutes.

Dry with paper towels.

Season the matzo meal with salt, pepper and paprika.

Dip each slice into egg and then the matzo mixture.

Fry quickly in hot oil. Drain on paper towels.

EGGPLANT PARMESEN

• 1 Large eggplant


• 1 Beaten egg


• 1 Cup dried bread crumbs


• ¼ Cup olive oil


• ½ Cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 2 Teaspoons dried oregano


• ½ Pound Mozzarella cheese


• 1 Can tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Slice eggplant ¼ inch thick.

Dip into the beaten egg and then the bread crumbs.

Brown on both sides in hot olive oil.

Make one layer eggplant in a casserole dish.

Top eggplant with Parmesan cheese, oregano, Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up.

Top the last layer with sauce and Mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 40 minutes.

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Above

GRILLED EGGPLANT

• 1/3 Cup olive oil


• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice


• 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano


• ½ Teaspoon salt


• 2 Cloves crushed garlic


• 2 Medium eggplants, cut into 1 ½ inch slices


• 1 Cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Mix all ingredients except for the eggplant slices and the cheese.

Dip eggplant slices in the oil mixture, coating both sides.

Cover and grill eggplant slices on both sides over medium coals, turn once and brush with oil.

Cook about 8 to 10 minutes until eggplant is tender.

Top with cheese the last 2 minutes.

Look below for more ways to prepare vegetable recipes!

• How to Cook Potatoes


• How to Cook Beets


• How to Cook Spaghetti Squash


• How to Cook Summer Squash

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