The simplest way of preparing this vegetable as the saute it. Peel the eggplant and cut it into 1/2 inches thick slices. But the slices into flower, season with salt and pepper, and saute inn hot olive oil and butter until brown on both sides and tender. Here are several ways to very sautéed eggplant:
Serve with a tomato sauce.
Top with parmesan cheese and put under the broiler for a few minutes .
Serve topped with grilled tomato slices and sautéed onion rings.
Sprinkle with bits of crispy fried bacon and grated cheese
