intro: Today the Kid Icarus series gets a new game for the first time in 20 years. We're celebrating with our favorite eggplant recipes in honor of the original game's eggplant wizard, who was known for turning his enemies into eggplants.
Whether you try Rachael Ray's moussaka lasagna or the Eat-Clean Diet's baba ghanoush spread, these recipes are a delicious way to celebrate the launch of the game.
quicklist:1 category: title: Eat-Clean Diet's Baba Ghanoush Spread url: 15490761 text: This spread is perfect for dipping crispy pita chips. Grill the eggplant before peeling it for a delicious smokey flavor. media: 15480851 related:
quicklist:2 category: title: Rachael Ray's Sock-It-To-Me Moussaka Lasagna url: 14537380 text: Lamb, tomatoes and eggplant are added to this Greek moussaka inspired lasagna dish. Lightly toasted Mediterranean flatbread adds texture in place of traditional pasta. media: 14554528 related:
quicklist:3 category: title: Emeril's Healthy Eggplant Parmesan url: 12721810 text: You won't sacrifice taste in this flavorful low-calorie dish. Lightly salt the eggplant for 10 minutes prior to cooking to remove some of the water out of the vegetable. media: 15978450 related:
quicklist:4 category: title: Sara Moulton's Speedy Moussaka url: 10331626 text: This speedy moussaka is less heavy than the traditional version. Instead of the classic heavy cream sauce, Moulton substituted it with a yogurt, ricotta and feta mixture. media: 15978536 related:
quicklist:5 category: title: Cooking Light's Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches url: 15977834 text: These eggplant and goat cheese sandwiches elevate a boring lunch. Made with pesto and ciabatta bread, these sandwiches are easy to make and look like you bought them from a gourmet market. media: 15977950 related:
quicklist:6 category: title: Cooking Light's Eggplant and Onion Noodle Salad With Warm Soy-Rice Vinaigrette url: 15978005 text: Give bland noodles a dose of flavor with this soy-rice vinaigrette. Add sesame seeds and cilantro for an extra garnish and flavor boost. media: 15977919 related: