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Air-Fryer Eggplant Fries<\/a><\/h2>\r\nThese guilt-free fries come together in less than half an hour, including the dipping sauce. Don't have an air fryer? No problem. You can also make eggplant fries in the oven<\/a>.\r\n

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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tBaba ganoush (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a Lebanese dip made with roasted eggplant. It's typically served as a starter with pita bread or fresh vegetables. \u2014Nithya Narasimhan, Chennai, Alabama\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nIt's one of our takeout favorites, but it's actually deceptively simple to make. Store leftovers in an airtight container<\/a> in the fridge for up to four days. But who are we kidding? There won't be any leftovers.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tNot only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread for a warm and easy appetizer. Try it in the summer with your garden-fresh vegetables. —Jolene Walters, North Miami, Florida\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nDon't skip the important step of salting the eggplant and letting it sit for 30 minutes before putting it in the slow cooker. It draws out extra moisture, gives it a softer texture and prevents the eggplant from tasting bitter.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI roast the veggies while the pasta cooks, making this a quick dish. This meal-in-one dish blends rustic comfort with fresh flavors. \u2014Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nTime-saving tip: Roast the veggies in the oven while the pasta cooks. Your dinner guests will think you cooked all day, but the whole dish is ready in less than an hour.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tWhen I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the dish still makes me think Greek. &mdash;Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nThanks to the addition of ginger, soy sauce, honey and crushed red pepper flakes, this flavorful side dish is anything but basic. Serve it with burgers, fish, chicken or tofu\u2026the possibilities are endless.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThis is fabulous as an appetizer, but you can easily turn it into a meal. Instead of having it on bread, serve it over warm pasta. \u2014Georgette Stubin, Canton, Michigan\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nThis eggplant, celery, tomato, olive and caper topping is delicious on a piece of toasted baguette. So delicious, in fact, you might be inspired to add it to pasta and make it the main dish.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tEggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes are at the most delicious, I love to create new recipes to eat as many tomatoes as possible! This recipe is so tasty that my family enjoys eating it in every season.You don't need to peel the eggplant. The peel adds some texture and nutrients, and it helps holds the form a little better. It's a taste preference. Change it up and add sliced mushrooms in addition to or instead of the spinach. \u2014Stacy Corday, Waxhaw, NC\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nCraving a giant sandwich? Transform your kitchen into a sub shop with this next-level hero, featuring eggplant, tomato, mozzarella cheese, arugula, basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Love balsamic vinegar? Find more ways to use it here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tMoussaka is traditionally made with lamb, but I often use ground beef instead. The recipe looks a bit daunting, but if you prepare one step while working on another, it will save time. \u2014Kim Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nThink of moussaka as a Greek eggplant casserole. While this recipe is on the advanced side\u2014it includes par cooking veggies and<\/em> making bechamel sauce<\/a>\u2014the extra prep work is definitely worth it.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once this platter is complete. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nRoasting the eggplant in the oven makes this dish smoky, savory and complex. Try dipping with naan wedges, mini pitas, cherry tomatoes, red pepper, baby carrots or celery sticks.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI created this impressive light side dish for my vegetarian friends. It\u2019s easy, fast and a standout recipe for company. —Amanda Dekrey, Fargo, North Dakota\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nThis light, meat-free side dish is a win for vegetarians<\/a> and carnivores alike. Best of all, it takes less than an hour from fridge to table.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tGrab all your garden-fresh produce for quinoa with roasted vegetables. The tangy dressing and fresh herbs really make the flavors shine in this wholesome side dish. \u2014Sonali Ruder, New York, New York\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nJust call this dish \"kitchen sink quinoa.\" While eggplant, zucchini, sweet yellow pepper and grape tomatoes are suggested in the ingredients, it would be delicious with pretty much any seasonal veggie you happen to find at the farmers market<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tMy veggie pasta proves you can\u2019t have too much of a good thing. Feel free to change it up with whatever fresh veggies are in the garden or farmers market. —Bryn Namavari, Chicago, Illinois \t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\nLooking for a healthy dinner recipe<\/a>? This light and flavorful pasta is piled high with veggies and herbs, so you're strongly encouraged to have seconds (and thirds).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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