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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    Grilled Eggplant with Fig, Feta and Walnuts

    This recipe checks all of the flavor boxes: sweet, savory, spicy and acidic. It can be a vegetarian Mediterranean main dish or side. Add a little prosciutto or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for even more flavor. —Kevin French, Dawsonville, Georgia

    Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad

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


    Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

    Many of us grew up eating eggplant Parmesan, one of the most hearty and satisfying meals around. But when your


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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

    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 overflowing with fresh tomatoes and eggplant toward the end of summer, so I was thinking of ways...


    We’re Obsessed With Trader Joe’s Canned Eggplant—Here’s Why It’...

    If you love Mediterranean food, you're going to love this savory veggie spread.

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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...


    Moussaka

    1 review

    Moussaka is traditionally made with lamb, but I often use ground beef instead. The recipe looks a bit daunting, but...


    Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

    1 review

    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 Fries

    3 reviews

    My kids love these air-fryer fries, and I like that they're healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic...


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    Open-Faced Garden Veggie Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    Virginia Lawson
    CORTEZ, COLORADO

    By now, your garden is probably filled with ripe veggies! I jazz up this delightful...


    Tomato Eggplant Bake

    19 reviews

    Cheesy and delicious, this casserole features a crisp crumb topping. It's a good meatless entree for a summer-time meal.—Faye Wortman,...


    Eggplant Parmigiana

    11 reviews

    This delicious eggplant casserole from my mom makes a wonderful meatless meal. It’s a resourceful way to use up the...


    Grilled Eggplant Pepper Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I love eggplant! These savory, filling sandwiches give the vegetable new meaning. One bite, and you're hooked. Even my grandchildren...


    Eggplant Au Gratin

    2 reviews

    From Jane Shapton of Irvine, California comes this tasty bake that layers sliced eggplant with spaghetti sauce and two kinds...

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    Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant

    4 reviews

    Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...


    Eggplant Parmesan

    21 reviews

    We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side or...


    Baked Ratatouille

    14 reviews

    This baked ratatouille recipe is heavenly when made with homegrown vegetables. It's so good, I sometimes make the casserole all...


    Roasted Eggplant Dip

    1 review

    Here's a fun way to use some of your garden-fresh eggplant crop. This chunky guacamole-like dip--seasoned with lemon juice, onions...


    Microwaved Italian Eggplant

    If you're trying to cut back on meat, you'll appreciate this main dish from Joan Donahue of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The...


    Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

    1 review

    Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California