Roasted Garlic and Eggplant Dip
Photography by Matthew Kimura
Roast it, bake it, steam it, fry it, sautee it! From dips to kabobs there is no limit to what you can do when your working with the many faces of eggplant.
Need some fresh inspiration for dinner ideas? Our Test Kitchen has dreamed up some great new eggplant recipes like our Turkish-Style Stuffed Eggplant or Spaghetti with Eggplant and Goat Cheese. Go ahead. Get creative and start cookin'!
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Recipes
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Roasted Garlic and Eggplant Dip
Looking for a new flavour combination for a party dip? Here, eggplant and mild roasted garlic are accented with fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar. Serv... -
Eggplant and Tofu in Spicy Meat Sauce
Lovers of spicy food can use chili oil instead of the sesame oil. -
Grilled Eggplant with Provolone Cheese
Peel off strips of eggplant skin lengthwise to create stripes; cut eggplant crosswise into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick rounds. Sprinkle all over with salt ;... -
Eggplant Provolone Panini
Cut eggplant into 8 scant 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. Sprinkle with salt. Place in colander, pressing gently with plate. Let stand for 10 minutes. P... -
Smoky Eggplant Dip
Smoked paprika adds a lovely note to this nondairy dip. However, you could use sweet paprika instead for a different flavour. Serve with pita crisps, ... -
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Prick eggplants all over. Place on greased grill over medium-low heat or on baking sheet; close lid and grill or bake in 350°F (180°C) oven, turning... -
Eggplant Rolls with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
These impressive and colourful vegetarian bites can be made well ahead of time. Use either oil-packed or reconstituted dry sun-dried tomatoes. -
Turkish-Style Stuffed Eggplant
Lamb is common in Turkish cuisine and easily found here in most major grocery stores. -
Baked Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce (Boryani)
Sweet tomato sauce and garlic-spiced yogurt top eggplant in this succulent vegetarian dish. -
Spaghetti with Eggplant and Goat Cheese
Goat cheese melts into the tomato sauce, giving it a wonderful earthy flavour. -
Eggplant Mushroom Kabobs with Garlicy White Bean and Basil Spread
Vegetable kabobs served in rolls or pitas with Garlicky White Bean and Basil Spread (recipe, below) make a satisfying vegetarian dinner. You can also ...
