Eggplants Recipes

Recipes with eggplant, an underappreciated vegetable, are worth your while—mostly because you can do ’em your way! Sauteed, fried, roasted or grilled, there’s a recipe for you.

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    The Best Eggplant Parmesan

    25 reviews

    I love eggplant and have many recipes that include it, but this one is my favorites. The cheeses and seasonings make the dish unforgettable. —Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina

    Eggplant Meatballs

    These vegetarian eggplant meatballs transform the humble eggplant into savory, Italian-inspired bites packed with herbs and cheese. Simmer them in...


    Grilled Eggplant with Fig, Feta and Walnuts

    1 review

    This recipe checks all the flavor boxes: sweet, savory, spicy and acidic. It can be a vegetarian Mediterranean main dish...


    Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad

    1 review

    This colorful and healthy grilled panzanella salad is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that makes the most...


    Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

    This vegan eggplant Parmesan is a lighter, baked version of the classic comfort food dish. It's made with layers of...

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    16 Vegan Eggplant Recipes

    If you're vegan, it can be hard to find versions of delicious classics that you can eat. But fear not:...


    Caprese Eggplant Hero

    1 review

    Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes...

    Spicy Fresh Tomato and Eggplant Sauce

    2 reviews

    My garden is teeming with fresh tomatoes and eggplant toward the end of summer, so I've been thinking of ways...


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    17 Eggplant Recipes You Need to Try

    If there was an award for "most versatile veggie," eggplant would take the grand prize. It's tasty in salads, on...


    Baba Ganoush

    1 review

    Baba ganoush (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a Lebanese dip made with roasted eggplant. It's typically served...


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    Moussaka

    2 reviews

    Moussaka is a hearty and delicious Greek dish featuring layers of eggplant and potato, a subtly spiced meat sauce, creamy...

    Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

    3 reviews

    I wanted something that was easy for guests to grab, and vegetarian friendly. The lemon ricotta spread really adds a...


    Baked Veggie Cups

    These colorful veggie cups are not only tasty, but they also pack in a surprising amount of nutrition! The addition...


    9 Amazing Health Benefits of Eggplants

    Eggplants, also known as aubergines, have a unique range of health benefits. Follow along to learn more about this glossy...


    Eggplant Roll-Ups

    2 reviews

    We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are vegetarian is...


    Meet Chinese Eggplant, Your New Go-To Ingredient

    An eggplant by any other name might taste even sweeter. Learn how to cook Chinese eggplant with this recipe and...

    Japanese Eggplant Recipe With a Tomato, Olive and Feta Relish

    What in the world is Japanese eggplant? How do you cook it? We share our favorite Japanese eggplant recipe, along...


    Pressure-Cooker Caponata

    1 review

    This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....


    Slow-Cooker Caponata

    3 reviews

    This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....


    Roasted Vegetable and Chevre Quiche

    Roasting the veggies in this rich yet bright quiche intensifies their flavors. The addition of fresh goat cheese lends a...


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    Air-Fryer Eggplant

    3 reviews

    Air-fryer eggplant fries coated in savory breading and Parmesan cheese totally make us forget about classic potato fries. They work...


    Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

    I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...


    Eggplant Curry

    1 review

    An easy vegetarian eggplant curry is perfect for your busy Meatless Monday or any time you have the itch for...


    Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

    11 reviews

    No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies...


    Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

    3 reviews

    Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use...

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    Eggplant Zucchini Bolognese

    32 reviews

    I roast the veggies while the pasta cooks, making this a quick dish. This meal-in-one dish blends rustic comfort with...


    Breaded Eggplant Sandwiches

    1 review

    “Eggplant Parmesan is one of my family’s favorite comfort foods. We love this version served open-faced with a salad.” —Holly...


    Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant

    2 reviews

    A friend of mine who raised eggplant shared this recipe with me. This fast and delicious side will compliment most...


    Pasta with Eggplant Sauce

    This was my mother's recipe and is a nice way to incorporate eggplant into a meal. The thick, chunky sauce...


    One-Pan Tuscan Ravioli

    3 reviews

    Sometimes I use chickpeas instead of cannellini beans, grated Asiago or Provolone instead of Parmesan, and all zucchini if I...


    Cheesy Eggplant Bake

    1 review

    Since New Jersey is the Garden State, I think this recipe represents our region. This dish uses a lot of...