Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing & Research Program  
Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program

Eggplant Recipes

Caponata Pizza

  • 1/2 lb. Eggplant - unpared, diced
  • 2 T. Oil
  • 1 Onion - medium, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic - chopped
  • 1/2 rib Celery - chopped
  • 1/2 c. Plum Tomatoes - fresh, chopped
  • 1 T. Tomato Paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 1 T. Red Wine Vinegar
  • dash Salt
  • dash Pepper
  • dash Oregano
  • 12” Whole Wheat Pizza Shell - pre-baked, Boboli brand used
  • 1/2 c. Sour Cream - lite
  • 1 c. White Sharp Cheddar Cheese - shredded
  • 1/2 c. Kalamata Olives - sliced

Sauté the eggplant, oil, onion, garlic and celery together. When onions are translucent, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar and vinegar. Cover and simmer until very tender - reduce liquid, if necessary, for a pizza topping. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Cool. Spread pizza crust with sour cream, then the Caponata mixture. Top with cheddar cheese and olives. Bake at 375ºF for about 10 minutes until pizza is hot and cheese is melted.

Serves 8

Submitted by Francis Dietz, York.

2008 Pennsylvania "Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious" Vegetable Recipe Contest


Alicia’s Zucchini Crescent Pie

  • 1/2 c Butter
  • 4 cZucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 c Onion, chopped
  • 1 Eggplant, medium
  • 4 Tomatoes, medium, chopped, peeled
  • 1/2 c Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 3 Eggs, beaten
  • 2 c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1 pkg Crescent Rolls (8 count)
  • Mustard, prepared, to taste

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and sauté the zucchini, onion and eggplant for about 10 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the tomatoes. Simmer covered for 20 minutes or until the mixture is soft. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, salt, garlic powder, basil and oregano. Mix well. Combine the eggs and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Mix well. Stir in the zucchini mixture. Separate the crescent roll dough in triangles. Arrange the triangles in an ungreased pie plate, pressing over the bottom and sides to form shell. Spread lightly with a small amount of mustard. Pour the zucchini mixture into the shell. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until center is set, covering with foil for the last 10 minutes of the baking time. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves 6 to 8

entered by Alicia Knab, Hollidaysburg

2004 Pennsylvania "Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious" Vegetable Recipe Contest