Tag: eggplant

<strong>Creamy Eggplant and Pepperoni Pasta Bake</strong>
September 11, 2022

Creamy Eggplant and Pepperoni Pasta Bake

I love dishes where you can add hidden vegetables.  I told my family this was a baked pasta dish and they devoured it even asking for seconds.  I may have omitted some of the ingredients in my description but nonetheless this is a tasty and …

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<strong>Swiss Chard and Eggplant Stuffed Peppers</strong>
July 9, 2022

Swiss Chard and Eggplant Stuffed Peppers

I love using fresh produce from the garden.  These peppers are packed with veggies and the pesto, cheese, and breadcrumbs make them a perfect vegetarian meal. Ingredients: Stuffed Peppers- 1 Japanese eggplant 1 bunch of Swiss chard leaves chopped 2-3 bell peppers stems, seeds, and …

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Chicken Legs with Grilled Eggplant and Peanut Butter Sauce
January 28, 2022

Chicken Legs with Grilled Eggplant and Peanut Butter Sauce

Honestly, I think peanut butter makes everything better.  These simple baked chicken legs paired with grilled eggplant and topped with a peanut butter sauce made for a memorable meal.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

8-12 chicken drumsticks

1 large eggplant

2 teaspoons garlic powder divided

Olive oil spray

Olive oil

1 teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt

Peanut Sauce-

8 Nutter butter or other peanut butter sandwich cookies

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

4 tablespoons lime juice and zest from 1 lime

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon buffalo sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon grated ginger

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  3. Spray chicken with olive oil spray.  Sprinkle garlic powder and salt over drumsticks. 
  4. Mix 1-2 tablespoons olive oil with oregano and red pepper flakes.  Rub olive oil on both sides of the eggplant. 
  5. Spread out chicken on baking sheet.
  6. Bake chicken for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Grill eggplant for 3-5 minutes per side.
  8. Add cookies, ½ cup warm water, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, wine vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper flakes, and ginger to a food processor.  Pulse to mix.  Add ¼ cup more warm water if needed.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle more oregano and crushed red pepper on grilled eggplant.
  10. Top chicken and eggplant with peanut butter sauce.
  11. Enjoy!
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Grilled Eggplant Lasagna
August 13, 2021

Grilled Eggplant Lasagna

I bought a large eggplant for a recipe and still had half left in 3 lengthwise 1 inch slices.  I decided to make an eggplant lasagna using fresh ingredients and some cheeses I had in the refrigerator. Ingredients: ½ a large eggplant sliced in long …

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Greek Grilled Eggplant Steaks
August 8, 2021

Greek Grilled Eggplant Steaks

I was making pizzas for my kids and wanted something different and veggie forward for myself.  These eggplant steaks were delicious, filling, and definitely something I will make again. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 eggplant Sprinkle of chili powder Sprinkle of salt Sprinkle …

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Eggplant Cannelloni
January 19, 2021

Eggplant Cannelloni

I love vegetable infused “pasta” type dishes. These eggplant roll ups were a delicious vegetarian meal I will defintely be making again.

Recipe adapted from Fixate Eggplant Cannelloni

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 medium eggplant sliced lengthwise (I got 9 slices and discarded the end pieces)

1 tsp olive oli

3/4 cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic pressed

4 cups diced kale

1 cup skim milk cottage cheese

2 tablespoons chopped basil

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 tsp Italian seasoning (plus some to sprinkle on Eggplant)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg beaten

1/2 jar marinara sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to broil and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread out eggplant slices on baking sheet. Spray with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  3. Broil eggplant for 3 minutes per side or until eggplant begins to soften and brown.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees if cooking now. (This dish can be refrigerated and cooked later at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.)
  5. Spray a large nonstick pan with olive oil. Sautee the onion, garlic, and kale.
  6. In a large bowl mix cottage cheese, egg, basil, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Add onion, garlic, and kale once cooked.
  7. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of an 8×8 pan.
  8. Spread 1/4 cup of cottage cheese filling over each eggplant slice and gently roll the eggplant up. Place roll seam-side down into the baking dish. Repeat with remaining slices.
  9. Top eggplant roll with enough marinara sauce to cover each roll. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  10. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  11. Broil on high for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is browned and melted.
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