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Appetizer -

Try a simple appetizer of eggplant slices with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

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Parmigiana di melanzane -

This fantastic Sicilian dish consists of eggplant baked with tomato and mozzarella. Very simple, but incredibly delicious.

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Grilled -

Try this grilled eggplant recipe with tomatoes, nuts, pomegranate, and yogurt sauce.

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Linguine -

Try this simple pasta dish with eggplant, tomatoes, Parmesan, and herbs.

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Rolls -

Eggplant rolls with carrots and garlic are very healthy and easy to prepare!

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Baba ganoush -

Think of the eggplant equivalent of hummus, and you have baba ganoush. This fantastic dip is easy to make, and very healthy.

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Baked -

If you are on a health kick, why not try baked eggplant with quinoa and pine nuts?

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Moussaka -

This classic Greek dish is made with eggplant, tomatoes, ground beef, cheese, and eggs.

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Penne -

This straightforward pasta dish can be made with eggplant, tuna, mint, and ricotta. Add Parmesan, herbs, and lemon juice.

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Dolma -

This fantastic Middle Eastern recipe consists of stuffed eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and vine leaves.

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Stew -

Eggplant is the ideal vegetable to include in a beef stew with tomato sauce and herbs.

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Salad -

For a light lunch or dinner, try a simple grilled eggplant salad with parsley, garlic, and olive oil.

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Ratatouille -

This French dish is incredibly healthy, as it consists entirely of vegetables, including eggplant.

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Chicken tagine -

This great Moroccan recipe combines chicken with eggplant, almonds, and vegetable gravy.

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Caponata -

This Sicilian salad consists of eggplant, celery, and capers. There are many variations of it, some containing other vegetables, and some containing seafood.

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Gnocchi -

This classic Italian dish can be made many ways. One of the best ways is with eggplant, ground meat, and herbs.

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Pizza -

Eggplant makes a naturally delicious and healthy pizza topping. Naturally, the vegetable must be cooked first.

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Karniyarik -

Try this Turkish recipe of eggplant with ground beef and vegetables, baked in tomato sauce.

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Fritters -

Quite simply, these are breaded and deep-fried eggplant slices. Serve with a flavorful tomato relish, or sour cream dip.

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Stir-fry -

Eggplants are a great addition to any stir fry, such as Szechuan.

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Zacusca -

This Romanian recipe is made with fish, roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. It is best served on toasted bread.

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Pastry -

Try making a pastry dish with eggplants, brie, and tomatoes. This vegetarian recipe works perfectly.

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Patties -

These patties are made with eggplant and cheese, covered in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried.

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Pie -

For a fantastic pie, try combining eggplant with pesto. It is best served with a side salad and some sour cream.

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Quiche -

Eggplant, leeks, and spring onions are the ideal ingredients for a healthy quiche, which is an excellent lunch option.

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Spaghetti -

It's hard to go wrong with a traditional sauce of tomato, eggplant, and basil, served with spaghetti.

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Thai green curry -

Eggplants are one of the main vegetables inside a Thai green curry, and they are an important component, as they absorb all the great flavor.

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Stuffed -

For a classic eggplant recipe, try stuffing with ground beef, tomato, and topping with mozzarella.

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Madras -

This Indian chickpea and eggplant curry is a fantastic and great tasting way to increase your vegetable intake.

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Fries -

Sweet potato and zucchini fries have increased enormously in popularity recently. Try eggplant fries, which are just as good and nutritious!

Zucchini fan? Click here for some amazing recipes!

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