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Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized eggplants, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Sprinkle ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and garam masala over the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine. Add diced eggplant to the skillet, stirring to coat the eggplant with the spice mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the eggplant to soften slightly.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the skillet, and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender. Season with salt to taste, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Serve your curry hot, with steamed rice or naan bread, and enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup of bulgur wheat
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 large eggplant, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tin of diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)

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Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the bulgur wheat, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. While the bulgur is cooking, heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced eggplant and cook until golden brown and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the cooked eggplant from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
4. Return the cooked eggplant to the skillet and mix well with the tomato sauce. Serve the bulgur wheat in bowls, topped with the eggplant and tomato mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if desired. Enjoy this wonderful dish as a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal that’s perfect for any day of the week!

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The post This Bulgur Wheat And Eggplant Dish Is Wonderful appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Eggplant Pick

The type of eggplant you choose can make or break your grilling adventure. Go for younger, smooth-skinned eggplant whenever possible because they’ll be tender and flavorful when grilled. Older and larger varieties are best peeled off so they wouldn’t taste too bitter after being grilled.

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Proper Prep

If you’re used to grilling zucchini, you’ll know how to prep your eggplant because they’re pretty much the same in that regard. Cut it lengthwise into thick slices, and let it sit for about 30 minutes after salting it. Once you squeeze excess water, make sure to marinate and season your eggplant with spices of your choosing.

Grilling Technique

The excess marinade can make the grilling process unbearable, so make sure to shake it off beforehand. Don’t let your eggplant overlap on the grill because they won’t cook evenly otherwise. Check them occasionally and flip them to the other side once they develop prominent grill marks.

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The post 3 Useful Tips for Making Grilled Eggplant appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

While most lasagnas are generally made with tomato sauce, noodles, pork or beef, and cheese, there are tons of variations that you can put on this popular dish depending on your own flavor and dietary preferences. Here are some fillings that you can use to put a twist on lasagna.

Eggplant

If you are looking for a healthier ingredient to add to your lasagna, eggplant is a great choice. Offering a hearty richness that isn’t found in many vegetables, eggplant lasagna will fill up and satisfy you.

Spinach and Mushrooms

Another great veggie-centric option for your lasagna is a spinach and mushroom combination. Just like eggplant lasagna, this dish can be made completely vegan if you opt for plant-based cheese in the dish too!

Chicken

That’s right: chicken can be used as a meat in lasagna as well! Offering a lighter, less intense protein option than the traditional choices of pork or beef, you’ll end up loving how the cheesy, tomatoey sauce blends with chicken.

The post Put a Twist on Lasagna With These Fillings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Want to make your lasagna a little more exciting? Here are some delicious ingredients that you can add to make it unique.

Pepperoni

We grew up eating lots of lasagna as children, and our family’s recipe always included pepperoni. This Italian cured meat adds a rich touch to lasagna and makes it even tastier.

Italian Sausage

Lasagna is delicious, but it isn’t always the most flavor-forward dish. If you’re looking to jazz up your lasagna and add stronger flavors, using Italian sausage instead of normal ground meat is a fantastic option.

Spinach

Lasagna doesn’t have to be an unhealthy dish! In fact, if you replace the meat with spinach, you’ll make a healthy and vegetarian-friendly dish that is both guilt-free and super flavorful.

Eggplant

Eggplant is another great alternative for meat in lasagna dishes. Or, if you want to have the best of both worlds, top your lasagna with eggplant for a fun decorative element!

The post Lasagna is Even More Delicious With These Ingredients appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

The ingredient list includes:
2 eggplants
6 tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 sliced onions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

The first step is to cut the eggplant in half. Remove the inside of the eggplant, so that you are left with a thin layer of the shell.

Use a saucepan to heat the oil and cook the garlic with the onion. Leave them on the stove for 10 minutes.

Peel the tomatoes and chop them in pieces and throw them in a bowl. Then cut the inside of the eggplant to small pieces and put them in the same bowl.

Add the mix to the saucepan, together with the salt, parsley, allspice, and pepper. Let it simmer for around 20 minutes.

In the meantime, set the oven to 300 F degrees.

Fill the eggplant shells with the mixture and place them in a dish. It should be ovenproof, so that you can cook them in it. Cover the halves with a silver foil, leaving them in the oven for an hour. Top off with parsley.

The post The Best Traditional Turkish Stuffed Eggplant Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Instructions

1. Wash and cut the eggplant into slices of whatever thickness you like.
2. Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave them for 10-15 minutes so water can be extracted from them. This will result in a crunchier eggplant.
3. After they’ve sat, pat with down with paper towels to get them as dry as possible.
4. For one medium eggplant, beat two eggs together in a bowl and leave to the side.
5. Put breadcrumbs on a plate or shallow dish and mix with garlic powder, onion powder, a little salt, and black pepper.
6. Heat up some oil in a pan and begin to dip each piece into the egg wash and then cover with the breadcrumbs.
7. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown, drain on paper towels and serve!

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Consider introducing more eggplants into your diet. Start with this yummy eggplant cream!

Ingredients:

• 2 bigger eggplants
• 150 gr mayonnaise
• 1 purple onion
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves
• parsley
• salt and pepper

The Making:

Cut the eggplants lengthwise, then put them onto a baking sheet and bake them for about 1 hour on 220-220°C, or until they turn brown.

When they are ready, scrape out only the middles; the rest of the eggplants is bitter.

Put them into a sifter and leave for about 1 hour to drain.

While they drain, cut the onion, the garlic cloves, and the parsley into small pieces; you can use a blender if you like.

Then, when the eggplants drained out, add all the ingredients and give it a good mix.

Leave it to cool down and serve it with crackers, French bread or use it as a tortilla dip.

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Ingredients

The secret ingredient that makes this bacon so delicious and smokey is the addition of liquid smoke. This product is just as it sounds; the taste of smoke in a liquid form. Adding just a couple of teaspoons to your sauce will make your eggplant taste completely like bacon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOK4uen-t5/?tagged=aubergine

Method

1.  Cut an eggplant into quarters so you get the width of a normal piece of bacon.
2. Use a very sharp knife or mandoline to cut the pieces into thin strips.
3. Lay the strips on a parchment lined baked sheet.
4. Then, make the sauce that will cover the eggplant. In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of sat.
5. Mix together the sauce and use a pastry brush to cover each slice.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes at a low temperature, and then put the eggplant under the broiler for just a minute to make them really crispy.
7. Enjoy!

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1. Combine roasted eggplant with red pepper and tomato sauce. Cover with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and bake.

2. Make eggplant pizza. Bake slices of eggplant. Add it to your pizza base with a tomato base and all your other favorite toppings. Bake the pizzas and serve them hot.

3. You can make an eggplant dip by adding garlic, salt, parsley, tahini and lemon juice. This makes a particularly delectable snack dip or spread called Baba Ghanoush.

4. Make a vegan Bolognese using eggplant instead of ground beef (mince). Season it with your favorite herbs and spices to create a classic Italian flavor.

5. Use slices of roasted eggplant and strips of bell pepper to make a nutritious sandwich.

6. Create your classic parmesan breadcrumb and flour dip mixture seasoned with your favorite herbs and spices. Dip slices of eggplant into the mixture and bake in the oven.

The post Mouth-watering Healthy Eggplant Recipes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized eggplants, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Sprinkle ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and garam masala over the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine. Add diced eggplant to the skillet, stirring to coat the eggplant with the spice mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the eggplant to soften slightly.
4. Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the skillet, and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender. Season with salt to taste, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Serve your curry hot, with steamed rice or naan bread, and enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup of bulgur wheat
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 large eggplant, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tin of diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)

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Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the bulgur wheat, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. While the bulgur is cooking, heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced eggplant and cook until golden brown and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the cooked eggplant from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
4. Return the cooked eggplant to the skillet and mix well with the tomato sauce. Serve the bulgur wheat in bowls, topped with the eggplant and tomato mixture. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if desired. Enjoy this wonderful dish as a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal that’s perfect for any day of the week!

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A post shared by Chloe Celeste (@_timeforatreat)

The post This Bulgur Wheat And Eggplant Dish Is Wonderful appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Eggplant Pick

The type of eggplant you choose can make or break your grilling adventure. Go for younger, smooth-skinned eggplant whenever possible because they’ll be tender and flavorful when grilled. Older and larger varieties are best peeled off so they wouldn’t taste too bitter after being grilled.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Irmina i Kuba (@swiatowidy.w.kuchni)

Proper Prep

If you’re used to grilling zucchini, you’ll know how to prep your eggplant because they’re pretty much the same in that regard. Cut it lengthwise into thick slices, and let it sit for about 30 minutes after salting it. Once you squeeze excess water, make sure to marinate and season your eggplant with spices of your choosing.

Grilling Technique

The excess marinade can make the grilling process unbearable, so make sure to shake it off beforehand. Don’t let your eggplant overlap on the grill because they won’t cook evenly otherwise. Check them occasionally and flip them to the other side once they develop prominent grill marks.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Andrea Bultrini (@ricette.di.andrea.bultrini)

The post 3 Useful Tips for Making Grilled Eggplant appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

While most lasagnas are generally made with tomato sauce, noodles, pork or beef, and cheese, there are tons of variations that you can put on this popular dish depending on your own flavor and dietary preferences. Here are some fillings that you can use to put a twist on lasagna.

Eggplant

If you are looking for a healthier ingredient to add to your lasagna, eggplant is a great choice. Offering a hearty richness that isn’t found in many vegetables, eggplant lasagna will fill up and satisfy you.

Spinach and Mushrooms

Another great veggie-centric option for your lasagna is a spinach and mushroom combination. Just like eggplant lasagna, this dish can be made completely vegan if you opt for plant-based cheese in the dish too!

Chicken

That’s right: chicken can be used as a meat in lasagna as well! Offering a lighter, less intense protein option than the traditional choices of pork or beef, you’ll end up loving how the cheesy, tomatoey sauce blends with chicken.

The post Put a Twist on Lasagna With These Fillings appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Want to make your lasagna a little more exciting? Here are some delicious ingredients that you can add to make it unique.

Pepperoni

We grew up eating lots of lasagna as children, and our family’s recipe always included pepperoni. This Italian cured meat adds a rich touch to lasagna and makes it even tastier.

Italian Sausage

Lasagna is delicious, but it isn’t always the most flavor-forward dish. If you’re looking to jazz up your lasagna and add stronger flavors, using Italian sausage instead of normal ground meat is a fantastic option.

Spinach

Lasagna doesn’t have to be an unhealthy dish! In fact, if you replace the meat with spinach, you’ll make a healthy and vegetarian-friendly dish that is both guilt-free and super flavorful.

Eggplant

Eggplant is another great alternative for meat in lasagna dishes. Or, if you want to have the best of both worlds, top your lasagna with eggplant for a fun decorative element!

The post Lasagna is Even More Delicious With These Ingredients appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

The ingredient list includes:
2 eggplants
6 tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 sliced onions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

The first step is to cut the eggplant in half. Remove the inside of the eggplant, so that you are left with a thin layer of the shell.

Use a saucepan to heat the oil and cook the garlic with the onion. Leave them on the stove for 10 minutes.

Peel the tomatoes and chop them in pieces and throw them in a bowl. Then cut the inside of the eggplant to small pieces and put them in the same bowl.

Add the mix to the saucepan, together with the salt, parsley, allspice, and pepper. Let it simmer for around 20 minutes.

In the meantime, set the oven to 300 F degrees.

Fill the eggplant shells with the mixture and place them in a dish. It should be ovenproof, so that you can cook them in it. Cover the halves with a silver foil, leaving them in the oven for an hour. Top off with parsley.

The post The Best Traditional Turkish Stuffed Eggplant Recipe appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Instructions

1. Wash and cut the eggplant into slices of whatever thickness you like.
2. Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave them for 10-15 minutes so water can be extracted from them. This will result in a crunchier eggplant.
3. After they’ve sat, pat with down with paper towels to get them as dry as possible.
4. For one medium eggplant, beat two eggs together in a bowl and leave to the side.
5. Put breadcrumbs on a plate or shallow dish and mix with garlic powder, onion powder, a little salt, and black pepper.
6. Heat up some oil in a pan and begin to dip each piece into the egg wash and then cover with the breadcrumbs.
7. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown, drain on paper towels and serve!

The post Make This Crispy Eggplant And You’ll Be In Heaven appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Consider introducing more eggplants into your diet. Start with this yummy eggplant cream!

Ingredients:

• 2 bigger eggplants
• 150 gr mayonnaise
• 1 purple onion
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves
• parsley
• salt and pepper

The Making:

Cut the eggplants lengthwise, then put them onto a baking sheet and bake them for about 1 hour on 220-220°C, or until they turn brown.

When they are ready, scrape out only the middles; the rest of the eggplants is bitter.

Put them into a sifter and leave for about 1 hour to drain.

While they drain, cut the onion, the garlic cloves, and the parsley into small pieces; you can use a blender if you like.

Then, when the eggplants drained out, add all the ingredients and give it a good mix.

Leave it to cool down and serve it with crackers, French bread or use it as a tortilla dip.

The post This Eggplant Cream Recipe Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

The secret ingredient that makes this bacon so delicious and smokey is the addition of liquid smoke. This product is just as it sounds; the taste of smoke in a liquid form. Adding just a couple of teaspoons to your sauce will make your eggplant taste completely like bacon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOK4uen-t5/?tagged=aubergine

Method

1.  Cut an eggplant into quarters so you get the width of a normal piece of bacon.
2. Use a very sharp knife or mandoline to cut the pieces into thin strips.
3. Lay the strips on a parchment lined baked sheet.
4. Then, make the sauce that will cover the eggplant. In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of sat.
5. Mix together the sauce and use a pastry brush to cover each slice.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes at a low temperature, and then put the eggplant under the broiler for just a minute to make them really crispy.
7. Enjoy!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnBkBBIniBa/?tagged=auberginebacon

The post Vegan Eggplant Bacon is Just as Good as the Real Thing! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

1. Combine roasted eggplant with red pepper and tomato sauce. Cover with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and bake.

2. Make eggplant pizza. Bake slices of eggplant. Add it to your pizza base with a tomato base and all your other favorite toppings. Bake the pizzas and serve them hot.

3. You can make an eggplant dip by adding garlic, salt, parsley, tahini and lemon juice. This makes a particularly delectable snack dip or spread called Baba Ghanoush.

4. Make a vegan Bolognese using eggplant instead of ground beef (mince). Season it with your favorite herbs and spices to create a classic Italian flavor.

5. Use slices of roasted eggplant and strips of bell pepper to make a nutritious sandwich.

6. Create your classic parmesan breadcrumb and flour dip mixture seasoned with your favorite herbs and spices. Dip slices of eggplant into the mixture and bake in the oven.

The post Mouth-watering Healthy Eggplant Recipes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.