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Grilled Eggplant

May 4, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

eggplant slices grilling on a George Foreman grill

I scored a George Foreman grill at a thrift shop for three bucks. I love how quickly it grills vegetables, especially eggplant. I eat them hot off the grill as a side dish. These tender grilled eggplant slices would be excellent layered with tomato sauce for eggplant casserole or eggplant subs. About the George Foreman […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: eggplant, grilling, quick, summer

Slow-Cooker Ratatouille Italiano

July 10, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

vegan ratatouille served on a baked potato in a bowl

My version of this classic rustic French eggplant and pepper stew amps up the flavor with oregano, chipotle, and black olives. Cook it with set-and-forget ease in your slow cooker.  You don’t need to be a cartoon mouse French chef or loads of time in the kitchen to dazzle your family.  This recipe makes a […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: bell peppers, eggplant, slow cooker, summer

Microwave-Steamed Eggplant for Pizza, Sauces, Stir-Fries

August 31, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Eggplant in spicy peanut sauce garnished with fresh basil

Steam eggplant for a fat-free, silky pizza topping or to enrich stir-fries, tomato sauces, and many other dishes. (No microwave? See notes for a stovetop version.) Enhance and stretch your recipes for just 50 cents a serving using organic ingredients! I started playing with this idea when my friend Laura told me a trick she’d […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: eggplant, gluten-free, microwave, oil-free, summer, vegan

Spicy Melon Bites

July 28, 2018 by Linda Watson 3 Comments

Spicy eggplant-wrapped melon bites on a handmade tray that says "love"

Spread a spicy tahini mixture on thinly sliced eggplant, bake briefly, and wrap around cantaloupe bites. Ta-da! You’ve made an easy yet elegant summer appetizer that packs a flavor punch. Pop a Spicy Melon Bite in your mouth and notice the sensations: Smooth, slightly sweet eggplant Creamy umami burst from the spicy tahini spread Refreshing […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Snack Tagged With: cantaloupe, eggplant, summer

How to Save a Bitter Eggplant

July 27, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

salted eggplant slices with text "bye-bye bitter"

Don’t throw away bitter eggplants or keep them off the menu because they may be bitter.  Just draw out the bitterness: Sprinkle cut eggplant with a tablespoon or so of coarse salt Let the salt do its magic for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse eggplant in water to remove excess salt I’ve tried brushing the […]

Filed Under: Save money Tagged With: eggplant, food waste

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