Eggplant tips from Just Food

Eggplants are versatile and delicious. When cooked, they become tender and have a rich, complex flavor. They work wonderfully as meat substitutes in vegetarian recipes and are staples in Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Here are some fun dishes to try this summer. 

A perfect picnic food for hot August days, this grilled eggplant and chickpea salad recipe is minty and refreshing.

 

Or dress up a simple green salad with eggplant with mushrooms like in this recipe.

 

Want an alternative to hummus and salsa for your next party? Try this creamy dip of eggplant and caramelized onions. 

 

If you like Indian food, you'll love making this curry with a coconut milk base.

 

Here's a vegetarian eggplant quesadilla that makes for a fun and easy weeknight dinner. 

 

Finally, these lentil, spinach, eggplant patties will make a great vegan option at your next barbecue. 

If you've kept your eggplants in the fridge for a bit, they may have gotten bitter. Counteract this by slicing, salting, rinsing, and then pressing them between paper towels before cooking or grilling.