eggplant caviar

[gebuh]

I joined a farm co-op like organization this year.  You order a box and you get what you get.  This week I got okra (ick - I hate okra, but I'm going to try pickling it), some small tomatoes and potatoes and these cute little baby eggplant. 
So I tried eggplant caviar - I can see lots of potential.  There are too many recipes available to to post a specific one and I'll gladly try a recommended one, but this stuff is pretty good.
Anyone ever make it?  If so, what ingredients do you use?

[merigayle]

Is it different than baba ganoush? Fat Free Vegan's blog has a eggplant recipe i have made many times in the past. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/12/creamy-creole-eggplant-casserole.html

I have teeny little eggplants growing in my garden! I should take a pic for FB later

[gebuh]

Is it different than baba ganoush? Fat Free Vegan's blog has a eggplant recipe i have made many times in the past. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/12/creamy-creole-eggplant-casserole.html

I have teeny little eggplants growing in my garden! I should take a pic for FB later

it's similar, the recipe I used had roasted eggplant, olive oil, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and chili peppers.  Next time I'll ease up on the parsley.
But there are tons of variations.

[merigayle]

darn it! forgot to photograph my wee eggplants! I planted japanese eggplants.

[Ice Cream]

yes for baba ganoush!

[Ice Cream]

I never tried this particular recipe, but I had the dish. quite tasteful.

http://turkishfood.about.com/od/VegetablesSides/r/Turkish-Vegetarian-Stuffed-Eggplants-Are-Called-The-Priest-Fainted.htm

[srsly]

I make ratatouille with eggplants. The dish seems to taste better day after day of left overs. I use a recipe that is not a classic, but with chicken thighs, sprinkled with goat cheese or feta crumble after taking it out of the oven. It's what I'm making for dinner tonight actually.

[srsly]

Here's the recipe in case you're interested, Beth.


Ratatouille Chicken Thighs

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Whisk together for Balsamic-Thyme Oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme -- chopped
2 tablespoons garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Combine:
4 Roma tomatoes -- quartered lenghwise
1 medium zucchini -- cut 1" thick chunks
1 medium onion -- cut 2" thick chunks
1 medium yellow pepper -- cut 1" thick chunks
1 small eggplant -- cut 1" thick chunks
salt and pepper -- to taste
3 tablespoons Balsamic-Thyme Oil
Toss with; Season; Roast;
8 chicken thighs -- bone in
remaining Balsamic-Thyme Oil
Top with:
goat cheese -- crumbled


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. LIne a bking sheet with foil; coat with nonstick spray.

Whisk all ingredients for the Balsamic-Thyme Oil together in a small bowl; set aside.

Combine vegetables in a large bowl and toss with 3 T. Balsamic-Thyme Oil. Arange vegetables on one side of the perpared baking sheet.

Toss chicken with the remaining Balsamic-Thyme Oil and place on the other end of the baking sheet. Season everything with salt and pepper. Roast 45-60 minutes.

Top vegtables with goat cheese. Serve immediately.

[gebuh]

Here's the recipe in case you're interested, Beth.


Ratatouille Chicken Thighs

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Whisk together for Balsamic-Thyme Oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme -- chopped
2 tablespoons garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Combine:
4 Roma tomatoes -- quartered lenghwise
1 medium zucchini -- cut 1" thick chunks
1 medium onion -- cut 2" thick chunks
1 medium yellow pepper -- cut 1" thick chunks
1 small eggplant -- cut 1" thick chunks
salt and pepper -- to taste
3 tablespoons Balsamic-Thyme Oil
Toss with; Season; Roast;
8 chicken thighs -- bone in
remaining Balsamic-Thyme Oil
Top with:
goat cheese -- crumbled


Preheat oven to 425 degrees. LIne a bking sheet with foil; coat with nonstick spray.

Whisk all ingredients for the Balsamic-Thyme Oil together in a small bowl; set aside.

Combine vegetables in a large bowl and toss with 3 T. Balsamic-Thyme Oil. Arange vegetables on one side of the perpared baking sheet.

Toss chicken with the remaining Balsamic-Thyme Oil and place on the other end of the baking sheet. Season everything with salt and pepper. Roast 45-60 minutes.

Top vegtables with goat cheese. Serve immediately.

Oooh, thank,  I got a rack of chicken thighs defrosting in the fridge to tomorrow, I will try this.

[wherestheportojohn]

We make ratatouille with our garden veggies.
We throw in string beans too...since we have so many.
We serve it with everything from fish to pork chops.

My mother makes a mean ratatouille pie. ~swoon~

[merigayle]

Made this tonight with japanese eggplant from the garden. Added some cubed tofu and crushed peanuts.


ETA--- DOH!! Forgot the recipe! http://thai.food.com/recipe/eggplant-thai-stir-fry-267640

[merigayle]

I am considering going to the produce place today to score some Japanese Eggplant (the only place i can find them for sale) and make this again.

[srsly]

Made this tonight with japanese eggplant from the garden. Added some cubed tofu and crushed peanuts.

Did you use tomatoes in that recipe? I don't think I've had peanuts and tomatoes in the same dish before.

[merigayle]

OMG! I forgot the link to the recipe i made

http://thai.food.com/recipe/eggplant-thai-stir-fry-267640

[gebuh]

Made this tonight with japanese eggplant from the garden. Added some cubed tofu and crushed peanuts.


ETA--- DOH!! Forgot the recipe! http://thai.food.com/recipe/eggplant-thai-stir-fry-267640

Hey, my daughter's friend brought us a gazillion jars of homemade burkinabe peanut butter, want a jar?

[merigayle]

Hey, my daughter's friend brought us a gazillion jars of homemade burkinabe peanut butter, want a jar?

YUM!