Quick and Delicious Eggplant Recipes: Top Recipes

Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be used to create dozens of delicious dishes in just 20-40 minutes. It pairs perfectly with meat, cheese, vegetables, and spices, and most importantly, it cooks quickly and always turns out flavorful and juicy. We at joy-pup offer 5 tried-and-true recipes that are easy to recreate at home. Check out the best minced meat soup recipes.

Fried Eggplant with Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients:

• eggplants – 2 pcs.
• Garlic – 2-3 cloves
• Vegetable oil
• Salt
• Herbs (dill, parsley)

Preparation:

Slice the eggplants, lightly salt them, and let them sit for 10 minutes to remove the bitterness. Pat dry with a paper towel. Fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides. Finally, add crushed garlic and sprinkle with herbs. Serve hot or chilled.

Baked Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cheese

Ingredients:

• Eggplants – 2
• Tomatoes – 2-3
• Hard cheese – 100-150 g
• Garlic – 1-2 cloves
• Mayonnaise or sour cream
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

Slice the eggplants and lightly fry. Place on a baking sheet. Top with a tomato slice, a little garlic, brush with mayonnaise or sour cream, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Chinese-Style Eggplant in Soy Sauce

Ingredients:

• eggplants – 2
• soy sauce – 2-3 tablespoons
• garlic – 2 cloves
• sugar – 1 teaspoon
• starch – 1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil

Directions:

Cut the eggplants into strips and quickly fry over high heat. Separately, mix the soy sauce, sugar, starch, and a little water. Add the sauce to the eggplants, stir, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened. Finally, add the garlic.

Eggplant Rolls with Cheese Filling

Ingredients:

• eggplants – 2
• Cream cheese or cottage cheese – 150 g
• Garlic – 1 clove
• Nuts (optional)
• Herbs
• Salt

Directions:

Slice the eggplants lengthwise into thin slices and fry. Mix the cheese with garlic, herbs, and chopped nuts. Place the filling on the edge of each slice and roll up.

Stewed Eggplant with Vegetables

Ingredients:

• Eggplants – 2
• Onions – 1
• Carrots – 1
• Bell pepper – 1
• Tomatoes – 2
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Salt, spices

Directions:

Chop all the vegetables. Fry the onions and carrots, add the eggplants, then the peppers and tomatoes. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Finally, add the garlic and spices.

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