How to Use eggplant in a Sentence

eggplant

noun
  • Sliced eggplant with shrimp gave the best bang for the dim sum buck.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 12 Mar. 2020
  • What was found was a mass the size of an eggplant in her chest.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Return the eggplant and zucchini to the pan and bring to a boil.
    BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2021
  • Then there's the crab and shrimp roll and the eggplant shakshouka.
    The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
  • In a medium bowl, toss the eggplant with the sugar, cocoa and half of the olive oil.
    The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Like the Shouk burger, the sliced eggplant is soft in parts, crusty in others.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2020
  • Over an open flame, char the eggplant and tomatoes until the skin turns black and is cooked through.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
  • As for the eggplant, choose vegetables with shiny, taut skin and firm stems.
    Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The eggplant has a deeply savory, almost meaty flavor and the hot cheese is hot cheese.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggplant to a large bowl and set aside.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 19 July 2023
  • While eggplants are warm to the touch, halve lengthwise and scoop out pulp with a spoon into a medium bowl.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • And often that meal consists of raw onions or eggplants.
    NBC News, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Wipe eggplants with a damp towel and cut into discs about ¼-inch thick.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
  • In any case, the final dish is only mashed eggplant with tomatoes and onions.
    Quartz Staff, Quartz India, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Try it in a delish eggplant parm or lasagna (in place of noodles, obvs).
    Women's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Just be sure to allow your sliced eggplant time to lose some of its water content.
    Ashley Martens, Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • His swollen foot, with the puncture wound oozing, looked like a rotting eggplant.
    Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Swap the salmon for a medium-size globe eggplant, sliced lengthwise into ½-inch steaks.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 20 Mar. 2020
  • Pile the warm eggplant over the yogurt and drizzle with the honey just before serving.
    NBC News, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Add soy sauce-vinegar mixture and toss with eggplant and mushrooms to coat.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022
  • The tofu crusted and the eggplant creamy with a sweet and spicy pepper and basil sauce adding an addicting bite.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Use starts for plants like greens, lettuces, peppers and eggplants.
    oregonlive, 9 Mar. 2020
  • For a main course there was chicken cooked on the bone for flavor, with eggplant caponata and provolone ($24).
    John Mariani, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Remove skillet from heat and transfer eggplant to a plate; set aside.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Cook the eggplant over medium heat with the 2 tablespoons oil for about 4 minutes per side.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 20 Mar. 2020
  • The rest are foods like barley, eggplant, carrot, and plantain.
    National Geographic, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Prime petite filet, scallops and spiced eggplant are the main course options for a prix fixe meal at ARLO.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Tomatoes, eggplants and squashes are at the end of their productive lives.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Rows of potted greens, herbs, peppers, eggplants, and even strawberries line shelves along the walls.
    Ariana Bennett, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Hurry to plant tomatoes, peppers and eggplants in the garden. 54.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023

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