Eggplant

Eggplant are one of those veggies that are a little intimidating and underrated! They have so many health benefits and can also been changed to do just about anything! They make a great main course as well as sides and appetizers. 

This eggplant caponata recipe can be used as a dip, a bruschetta, a side dish or a sauce to go over fish, chicken or meat. It's a chunky, hearty and healthy!

Eggplant curry is so simple and easy. It's full of flavor and filling, not to mention it's gluten free, vegan & cheap! AND it only has 8 ingredients!

Produce

• 1 cup Bell pepper
• 2 Eggplants, medium
• 5 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Onions

Canned Goods

• 1 14 oz can Coconut milk
• 4 tbsp Yellow curry paste

Baking & Spices

• 1 tsp Paprika, smoked

Nuts & Seeds

• 2 tsp Cumin

Eggplant Puttanesca is a healthy and simple way to get a little spicy, sweet and savory filling meal. 

These are all the ingredients you will need:

• Olive oil (or use water for water sauté )
• Onion
• Eggplant
• Pasta sauce (make marinara sauce or use your favorite)
• Olives (kalamata, green or medley)
• Capers
• Red pepper flakes
• Pasta (penne, rigatoni, rotini, elbow, etc.)

This eggplant lasagna recipe is VEGAN!!!!
It's a perfect replacement for everyone's favorite comfort food. Healthy, tasty and filling are my requirements for a good dinner. I love this version of a classic recipe. 

Eggplant roll ups are fun as an appetizer, a side or a main course. They are already in individual serving sizes! It's easy to make this vegan by swapping the ground turkey to a plant based meat alternative. 

Another thing to check is how much sugar is in the pasta sauces. That is a sneaky way to add in bad sugars. Definitely don't forget to read the labels before choosing the best sauce. 

Stuffed eggplant is a unique way to make eggplant the main course. 
As with the previous recipes, you can make this vegan by replacing the meat with a plant based meat substitute. 
This stuffed eggplant recipe is also hearty, filling, savory and healthy! 

This Chinese Eggplant Stir fry recipe is:

* Vegan
* Spicy
* Flavorful
* Garlicky
* Delicious
* Satisfying
* Quick & easy!

Creamy Coconut Eggplant Curry is a lot more simple than it looks! The ingredients are:
1 large eggplant, cubed
3 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (13.5 oz / 400 ml) can full fat coconut milk (I used BPA-free Natural Value)
Chopped cilantro

Vegan Eggplant "Meat"balls

In my health journey, "meat"balls where one of my saving graces. Not only can you pair them with a spaghetti squash and marinara, you can dip them in hummus for a snack of wrap them in a gluten free "tortilla" wrap with crunchy veggies and a healthy and tasty sauce! 

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Buffalo Eggplant Steaks as a main course!
This is SUCH an easy recipe. 
Here is an easy healthy homemade buffalo sauce recipe: 
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• hot sauce – I love Frank’s RedHot original flavor
• ghee
• lemon juice
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• salt
• pepper

Resources: 
[IMG] ​https://www.shape-able.com/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggplant.html
Eggplant Caponata: ​https://www.everylastbite.com/2014/07/24/eggplant-caponata/
Eggplant Curry: https://www.contentednesscooking.com/eggplant-curry/
Eggplant Puttanesca: https://simple-veganista.com/eggplant-puttanesca-vegan/
​Eggplant Lasagna: https://kindandketo.com/recipe/vegan-keto-eggplant-lasagna/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=1053222182_49577674_102089
Eggplant Roll ups: https://whitneybond.com/whole30-eggplant-roll-ups/
​​Stuffed Eggplant: ​https://www.afamilyfeast.com/whole30-stuffed-eggplant/
​Chinese Eggplant Stir Fry: ​https://biancazapatka.com/en/chinese-eggplants-with-chili-garlic-sauce/ 
Creamy Coconut Eggplant Curry: https://www.theironyou.com/2014/10/creamy-coconut-eggplant-curry.html?m=1#more
Eggplant "Meat"balls: https://veryveganish.com/vegan-eggplant-meatballs/
​Buffalo Eggplant Steaks: ​https://www.purelyhealthyliving.net/post/2018/09/27/buffalo-eggplant-steaks-vegan-low-carb 
​Homemade Healthy Buffalo Sauce: https://eatthegains.com/whole30-buffalo-sauce-recipe/
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