Is there anywhere in the world a guest who could resist a bowl of creamy dip and freshly baked bread? We assure you, there isnt!

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

• 2 spoons Juice, lemon

• 2 spoons Sesame butter, tahini

• 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

• 0.25 teaspoons Spices, pepper, white

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

Baingan Bharta is a very tasty Indian dish made from eggplants and a large amount of spices. Since the dish does not contain meat, it is also suitable for vegetarians.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 1
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 4 pieces Tomato, red

• 2 piece Chili peppers, green chili, fresh

Eggplant slices coated with a flavorful marinade are first quickly seared to soften them, then topped with a mixture of goat cheese, basil, and pine nuts, and baked in a hot oven until the cheese slightly melts. The addition of fresh figs adds the perfect finishing touch.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 17 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Marinade

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

If you are a fan of stuffed summer vegetables, definitely try baked eggplants stuffed with ground meat. This dish is very popular in Turkey and is served with garlic yogurt, green salad, and pita bread.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Eggplant, raw

• 125 ml Oil, olive

• 2 piece Onion, raw

• 2 piece Bell pepper, green, fresh

A dish that could also be called a fit eggplant pizza is an excellent choice for a quick and light summer lunch or dinner, and it is also suitable as an appetizer or side dish to meat dishes.

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• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• pieces Oil, olive

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 1 can Tomato sauce, without salt

This dish is served in Sicily, where it is called "caponata." The origin of the name is unknown, but there are rumors that it may come from the Catalan language.

Details

• Preparation Time: 70 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 300 g Eggplant, raw

• 2 spoons Salt, table

• 5 spoon Oil, olive

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 1 piece Green, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

Baba ganoush (also known as baba ghanoush) is a very healthy and delicious Mediterranean dip made from eggplants, tahini (sesame paste), garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. For added flavor and freshness, you can also add a bit of thick yogurt, and the dip can be used as a side dish for grilled meals or as a spread for dipping bread.

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• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Eggplant, raw

Eggplant puree is served with roasted fish or meat, roasted vegetables, and roasted potatoes. It is seasoned simply with pepper, salt, and olive oil, and optionally, you can add a bit of crushed garlic, ground cumin, or chopped parsley.

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• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 1 pod Garlic, fresh

• 2.5 spoons Oil, olive

• 1 teaspoon Juice, lemon

They are a feast for the eyes and have an excellent taste. These prepared rolls are suitable for parties, as an appetizer or a side dish for a regular meal.

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• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 350 g Meat, beef, ground

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 2 piece Onion, raw

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 1 teaspoon Salt, table

• 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Dont worry about these charming vegetable rolls being left untouched at your party. They are so delicious that even the most devoted meat lovers will happily reach for them.

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• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 3 spoons Oil, olive

• 250 g Cheese, feta

• 1 piece Chili peppers, red chili, fresh

• 1 handful Mint

• 1 spoon Juice, lemon

A great idea on how to use eggplants. The dish is meatless, and lentils provide the necessary proteins. We used green lentils, but you can use any other type, just adjust the cooking time accordingly. For a vegan version, use vegan cheese.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 3 pods Garlic, fresh

A layered dish of baked eggplant, fresh tomatoes, and two Italian cheeses: mozzarella and Parmesan. Nothing better!

Details

• Preparation Time: 60 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 kg Eggplant, raw

• 2 teaspoons Salt, table

• 60 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

• 100 ml Oil, olive

• 600 g Tomato, red

• 0.5 teaspoons Spices, oregano, dried

• 200 g Cheese, mozzarella

• 30 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

Pleasantly baked eggplants, topped with delicious mozzarella and perfectly seasoned. You wont easily forget such a tasty side dish.

Details

• Preparation Time: 50 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 1 spoon Salt, table

• 250 g Cheese, mozzarella

• 1 spoon Spices, basil, dried

• 1 spoon Oil, olive

• 20 g Butter, unsalted

Steps

1. Wash the eggplants thoroughly, cut off the stems, and slice them into rounds. Salt the rounds on both sides and let them sit for at least 45 minutes to release water. Then, thoroughly dry them with paper towels. Slice the mozzarella into thin pieces.

In Istria, they are called "frigani melancani".

Details

• Preparation Time: 50 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Eggplant, raw

• 50 g Flour, Wheat, bread flour

• 3 pieces Egg, fresh

• 120 g Breadcrumbs, dried

• 35 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

• kg Oil, plant, sunflower

Steps

1. Wash the eggplants, remove the stems, and slice them into 0.5 cm thick rounds. Arrange them on a tray and lightly salt both sides. Wait for half an hour for them to release their juices, then pat them dry.

Theres nothing like it, this is an excellent vegetable dish that can be prepared in no time right on the grill.

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• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

• 1 kg Eggplant, raw

• pieces Salt, table

• 0.25 teaspoons Spices, pepper, black

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 170 g Cheese, feta

• 4 twig Mint

• 2 piece Chili peppers, red chili, fresh

Marinated eggplants can be used to prepare delicious salads, sandwiches, canapés, or cold pasta salads. They are also excellent as a side dish for roasted meat or as a cold appetizer served with bread. The oil in which the eggplants are marinated can be used as a salad dressing or to enhance meat, fish, or vegetable dishes.

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• Preparation Time: 140 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Eggplant, raw

When you dont have much time, you can almost always prepare pasta!

Details

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 28 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Pasta, Macaroni

• 250 g Eggplant, raw

• 0.25 piece Spices, dried green

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 300 g Tomato, red

• 2 pod Garlic, fresh

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 300 g Meat, beef, ground

• 3 spoons Olives, black, in brine

This vegetable spread will be enjoyed even by devoted meat lovers. Especially if you grill the marinated eggplant slices. The roasted eggplant will acquire a pleasant smoky flavor that will later come through in the spread itself.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Difficulty: 1
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 4 spoon Oil, olive

• 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

• 0.5 teaspoons Spices, pepper, black

Delicious baked eggplants with cheese and tomatoes are so tasty and flavorful that you wont miss the meat at all. This dish will also impress you with its beautiful appearance, as the eggplants are sliced before baking to open up like a fan, and then slices of cheese and tomatoes are inserted between the cuts. The dish is topped with a tomato sauce and baked to perfection in the oven.

The fritters are good warm or cold. Served with a good sauce, they are an excellent snack for various parties, picnics, etc.

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 spoons Oil, olive

• 1 piece Onion, raw

• 1 piece Eggplant, raw

• 4 pods Garlic, fresh

• pieces Spices, chili powder

• 1 teaspoon Spices, cumin, seeds

• 1 pinch Spices, cinnamon, ground

Spice up a festive meal or gathering with delicious vegetable pies!

Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes
• Difficulty: 2
• Spiciness: 0
• Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 piece Eggplant, raw

• 0.25 teaspoons Salt, table

• 2.5 spoons Oil, olive

• 500 g Dough, puff

• 200 g Cheese, Brie

• pieces Spices, pepper, black

• 2 twigs Thyme, fresh

Steps

1. Wash and clean the morels. If you have small morels, slice them lengthwise into approximately 0.5 cm thick slices; for larger morels, cut them into 0.5 cm thick rings.