3 eggplant artichokes mint garlic Recipes

eggplant , sliced lengthwise into paper thin slices, extra virgin olive oil, divided, garlic, minced, chopped boxed tomatoes (pomi brand), strained boxed tomatoes (pomi brand), chopped basil, pine nuts, sea salt, divided, freshly crushed pepper, crushed dried red chili flakes, boneless swordfish fillets, baby artichokes, peeled and trimmed or 2 cans reduced sodium artichokes, drained, juice of 1 lemon (only if using fresh artichokes), extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, sea or kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, mint, finely chopped, crushed red chili flakes

eggplant, cut into 1/2- inch cubes, garlic , smashed and roughly chopped, extra virgin olive oil, orzo, crumbled feta cheese, diced red onion, minced italian parsley, red wine vinegar, red bell peppers , roasted, peeled and chopped into small 1/4-inch pieces, cucumber, peeled and seeded, diced, capers, chopped sundried tomatoes (1/4-inch pieces), kalamata olives, pitted and chopped fine, artichoke hearts, chopped (1/2-inch pieces), marinated (plus 2 tbsp of the liquid), about 1/2 cup, lemon zest, minced fresh mint, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, romaine lettuce leaves