Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: score the eggplant and bake in the microwave for 12 minutes. cool eggplant and split open. discard skin and seeds. scoop out all the flesh into a food processor. add oil, lemon or vinegar, crushed garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. process until creamy. scoop mixture in a bowl, garnish with chopped parsley and sprinkle on it a teaspoon of olive oil. serve with toasted, seasoned pita pieces.

Target recipe: combine soy sauce, mirin, crushed garlic and ginger in a bowl. slice your eggplant thinly and into small pieces. toss eggplant in hot pan (i use a spray oil like pam) with the sauce mixture. sauté at a medium heat until very tender, about 10 minutes. add a little water to keep the veg moist if necessary. great as a side dish for fish or chicken. add diced medium firm tofu or any other protein for a very simple, quick meal.