Easy and Tasty Eggplant Recipes
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Eggplant names
Eggplant, also called aubergines in some English-speaking countries, is a the fruit of a plant from the same family as tomato and potato. In Spanish, eggplants are almost-universally known as berenjenas.
How to store eggplants
Wipe the skin with a dry paper towel and place the berenjena (dry and uncut) in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator crisper, where it will keep for up to a week. Make sure not to bruise the skin, as bruises tend to be the first spots to spoil.
Benefits of eggplants
Eggplant is a low-carb, water-rich vegetable that contains small amounts phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and folates. It contains a moderate amount of potassium.
How to cook eggplants
In our recipe collection you'll find we've cooked berenjenas in almost all possible ways to prepare them: roasted, baked, grilled, fried, and stewed. Each method will yield different but equally interesting dishes.
Eggplants recipes
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Torrejas de Berenjenas (Battered Fried Eggplants)
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Berenjena Guisada con Cerdo (Braised Pork and Eggplant)
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Canoas de Plátano Maduro (Meatless Ripe Plantain Boats)
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Pastelon de Berenjena y Queso (Eggplant & Cheese Casserole)
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Lasaña de Berenjenas (Beef and Eggplant Casserole)
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Vegan "Meatballs" with Spicy Roasted Eggplant Dip
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Berenjenas Asadas (Roasted Eggplants)
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Christmas Vegan Centerpiece Eggplant Roulade
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Shakshuka: Eggs on Tomato Sauce
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Eggplant and Eggs Pita Sandwich (Sabich)
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Grilled Eggplant Vegan Sandwich