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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    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

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


    Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

    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

    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

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


    Slow-Cooker Caponata

    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

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


    Garden Casserole

    This delicious cheesy casserole is made with the bounty from my garden. The dish includes a sunny medley of summer...


    Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

    My grandmother brought this recipe from Italy about 125 years ago. It's been passed through the generations and is now...


    Roasted Vegetable Soup

    This veggie- and bean-packed soup will appease the heartiest of appetites.—Bean Education and Awareness Network, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

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    Breaded Eggplant Slices

    "These crisp golden rounds are a fun and different way to serve eggplant," notes Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas."...


    Cheesy Eggplant Bake

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


    Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana

    I developed this recipe one summer when my husband grew eggplant in the garden. I was thrilled when the parmigiana...


    Baked Ratatouille

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


    Eggplant Parmesan

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


    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...