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Need a new way to prepare eggplant? Try one of these Recipe Finder dishes that call for roasting or frying or steaming:

[Summer grilling ideas — no meat required]

Eggplant Steaks With Salsa Verde, pictured above. A garlicky oil is absorbed into the eggplant flesh in the oven, adding a boost of extra flavor.



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Cool Steamed Eggplant With a Garlicky Dressing (Liang Ban Qie Zi). Steaming eggplant is a good way to ensure a tender texture; here, the vegetable is dressed with soy sauce, black vinegar, garlic and ginger.



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Dorie Greenspan’s Roasted Ginger-Eggplant Tartines. Great as a light lunch or an appetizer.



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Lebanese Vegan Moussaka. Fit for a crowd.



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Sumac-Spiced Eggplant ‘Schnitzel.’ Ground sumac adds a touch of lemony tartness.



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Seasonal Caponata. Serve it as a side, a salad or a relish. Leftovers keep well; try them folded into eggs or stuffed in a sandwich.



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Spicy Chipotle Eggplant With Black Beans. Spicy, complex and satisfying.