Tag: Japanese Eggplant

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Sheet Pan Tempeh and Eggplant With Harissa 3

Made from roasted red peppers and chiles, harissa (a.k.a. “Moroccan ketchup”) is a flavor bomb that transforms this dish. Its chunky texture helps it cling to the eggplant and tempeh, which roast up crispy, glazed, and delicious. If you can’t find Japanese eggplant at your grocery store or local Asian market, regular eggplant will work just […]

Grilled Eggplant and Purple Cauliflower Caponata

Ingredients 8 ounces purple cauliflower florets 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sugar 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound Japanese eggplant, cut into 1-in.-thick rounds (about 2 medium) Cooking spray 1 cup chopped seeded Cherokee purple tomatoes 1/2 cup loosely packed purple basil leaves 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]