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One of the great things about having such amazing access to fresh, locally grown produce is being able to find something new to try from the farmers’ market or grocery store bins.  Trying new things helps expand your family’s food vocabulary and everyone wins when you use Arizona grown food to fill your plate.

This month we wanted to feature eggplant, which is so versatile and yet, so underused.  If you are looking for something new to cook on the grill, toss in a salad, or steam for a side, eggplant is a delicious, healthy option.  To help inspire you to give this beautiful purple veggie a try, here are 50 different things you can do with eggplant!

1.    Ratatouille
2.    Eggplant Sandwiches
3.    Spicy Eggplant
4.    Eggplant Parmesan with Homemade Sauce
5.    Vegetarian Four Cheese Lasagna
6.    Eggplant Lasagna
7.    Szechwan Eggplant
8.    Eggplant Tomato Bake
9.    Chinese Eggplant Fries
10.  Baingan Bharta Eggplant Curry
11.   Moussaka
12.  Eggplant Croquettes
13.  Grilled Eggplant Salad
14.  Deep Fried Eggplant
15.  Marrakesh Vegetable Curry
16.   Hot and Sour Chinese Eggplant
17.   Cheesy Baked Eggplant
18.   Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad
19.   Middle Eastern Fire Roasted Eggplant Dip
20.  Grilled Japanese Eggplant
21.  Crispy Eggplant
22.  Roasted Eggplant with Garlic
23.  Penne with Eggplant Sauce
24.  Eggplant Schnitzel and Roasted Red Peppers
25.  Easy Fried Eggplant
26.  Sausage Stuffed Eggplant
27.  Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich
28.  Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
29.  Indian Eggplant
30.  Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, and Goat Cheese
31.   Tater Dipped Eggplant
32.  Olive Oil Roasted Eggplant with Lemon
33.  Quinoa Roasted Eggplant and Apple Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
34.  Mini Eggplant Parmesan
35.  Eggplant Meatballs
36.  Eggplant and Zucchini Roll-ups
37.  Rich and Creamy Roasted Eggplant Soup
38.  Rigatoni with Eggplant Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
39.  Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
40.  White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus
41.  Eggplant and Tofu Curry
42.  Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Stacks
43.  Roasted Eggplants and Herbs
44.  Turkey Burgers with Roasted Eggplant
45.  Falafel Stuffed Eggplant
46.  Barley Risotto with Eggplant and Tomatoes
47.  Sausage Eggplant Penne
48.  Eggplant Bolognese
49.  Eggplant Involtini
50.  Eggplant, Capers, and Red Peppers

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