eggplant?

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I bought an eggplant at the produce stand this weekend and i'm not sure how to prepare it; any suggestions for whole30 compliance?

[Snicci 141]

http://mypathtopaleo.blogspot.com/2012/07/standing-ovation.html

http://everydaypaleo.com/2012/07/26/roasted-eggplant-stacks/

These are both great!

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Is the fried one whole30?

[Adagio 323]

One suggestion: salt it and let it sit in a colander for an hour or so, then rinse before using it in recipes so that any bitterness will drain out.

[Snicci 141]

Is the fried one whole30?

I don't see why it wouldn't be? I fry it in coconut oil or ghee and all that I use on it is whole30 approved spices.

[SpinSpin 1948]

You could make baba ganoush out of it. Cut the eggplant in half and grill it over hot coals until soft, or roast in the oven till soft. Let cool and blend up with tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and olive oil.

I also like just roasting it by drizzling it with olive oil (after salting and draining as stated above). I cut it in thick slices, 1/2 an inch or so, and drizzle with olive oil and roasting it at 400* till soft and browned. Yum! Really good mixed with roasted bell peppers. Another way to fix it would be to make ratatouille--hold any parm though! That would be a good side for grilled meats.

[MaryP 11]

I've been making baba ghanoush with them - I keep a couple on hand to put on the grill whenever I'm grilling meat. Let 'em char all over the outside and get really soft, then scoop out the insides and store in the fridge for a bit until you have time to whizz it up with lemon juice/tahini/olive oil/chile powder/salt. Fantastic with sliced veggies before dinner. Or as dinner.

[mrstrudo 22]

I love babaganoush! http://whatthisfoodieeats.com/smoky-babaganoush/ If you have a high speed blender like a Vitamix you can just use sesame seeds instead of tahini.

I'm also a huge fan of an Indian eggplant dish calls Baingan Bharta. I'm still trying to find a great recipe that comes close to the deliciousness of my local Indian restaurant. Something like this should get you started: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2009/10/09/baingan-bharta-eggplant/

Eggplant boats are fun too: http://whatthisfoodieeats.com/eggplant-boats/ Skip the cheese on top!

[Aberrantatavia 346]

I make a lamb and eggplant skillet dish with ground lamb, onions, tomatoes, eggplant diced up, Moroccan spices, and finish it with some coconut milk instead of the typical yogurt. It's Devine....