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This recipe has a few surprises. My requirements for dinner included using an eggplant, a red pepper, a stalk of broccoli, and some leftover tofu. This turned out to be really fun and easy, despite the copious amounts of dishes it seemed to leave me with. I’m sure I could have made it in a more organized fashion had I not been making it up as I went along. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Mushroom And Eggplant Moussaka

Like any casserole or gratin, this dish takes some assembly. The flip side to that is that it can be done ahead of time and can feed a crowd. And although this is a vegetarian moussaka, the mushrooms are so rich and meaty you won't miss the beef.

Roasted Eggplant And Meyer Lemon Risotto

This citrusy risotto cries out for a grilled leg of lamb or a roasted pork loin. It's sweet and sour, with the pillowy eggplant giving the creamy risotto another soft texture to play off of.

Baked Sundried Tomato Risotto With Grilled Vegetables And Balsamic Reduction

If you’ve never made a balsamic reduction before, give it a shot. It can be prepared ahead of time and drizzled on all sorts of foods (even fruit!). Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Arugula, Roasted Eggplant And Ricotta Salata Salad

Larger, older eggplants have brown seeds that contain a bitter liquid. Salting eggplants removes some of this liquid and improves their flavor. In general, it's not necessary to salt smaller eggplants since they have fewer seeds.

Roasted Eggplant Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

We love this salad alongside any lamb dish. For that matter, it stands up well to just about any grilled or roasted meat.

Roasted Eggplant Salad With Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

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Grilled Eggplant

Grilling is not a technique reserved for meat. It's great for vegetables, too. Be sure not to peel an eggplant before grilling because the skin will help hold the pieces together. If they stick to the grill, try using a bit more oil. New to cookthink? Welcome! Head to our homepage for more recipes, tips, and our unique search tool.

Ratatouille, Chickpea And Feta Bake

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Penne With Eggplant And Feta

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Roasted Sausages With Peppers, Onions, Potatoes And Thai Eggplant

Sausage with peppers and onions is a classic combination, but the eggplant and lemon-infused olive oil keep things lively. This recipe was featured in Root Source: Italian Sausage. It comes from Nik's Snacks.

Moroccan Vegetable Stew

A vegetable stew, done right, can be just as satisfying as a stew made with meat. This one takes advantage of a host of mediterranean vegetables -- onion, zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas -- and adds complex, interesting Moroccan flavors with mint, lemon, cumin, cinnamon and ginger. Try it alongside grilled chicken or lamb.