Eggplants come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Different varieties are easily spotted in farmer's markets and ethnic markets during the summer months. Not sure how to cook them? Check out our fabulous eggplant recipes for inspiration! Oh, and one quick tip: make sure to always cook them! ( Raw eggplant is kinda yucky !)
Baked Eggplant Recipes
BUFFALO EGGPLANT FRIES
If you love fries (and who doesn’t?!?!) and spicy food, you’re gonna go crazy over these buffalo eggplant fries! Coated with spicy buffalo sauce, tahini, and crispy Panko breadcrumbs, you won’t be able to stop at one! This is one of our most popular eggplant recipes on Instagram!
TAHINI MISO EGGPLANT RICE BOWL
Move over take-out. This tahini miso eggplant bowl is full of flavor, super easy to prepare and ready in 30 minutes! One of our latest eggplant recipes.
Eggplant Caponata
One of our favorite roasted eggplant recipes is Caponata, a Sicilian dish that’s created with a base of roasted eggplant and peppers. Serve it on crusty toasted bread or as a topping for your favorite protein!
Sabich, Israeli Breakfast Sandwich
Homemade Sabich will make you feel like you’re having breakfast in Israel! The ingredients in this Israeli recipe are simple. Make Sabich with fried eggplant, hummus, tomato and cucumber salad, tahini sauce, Israeli pickles, and a 6-minute egg, all stuffed into a pita pocket. Amba is optional, at least in our opinion! Do you want to make vegan? Simply skip the egg.
Roasted Eggplant
This is the simplest way to enjoy eggplant! Roasted Eggplant (aubergine in the UK and France) has a perfectly caramelized outside while the inside stays soft and juicy. It’s a versatile vegan eggplant recipe to use in all of your favorite dishes!
ZA'ATAR EGGPLANT FRIED WITH TAHINI SAUCE
Crispy on the outside, buttery on the inside, a must-try! It will soon become a favorite eggplant recipe!
Fresh Mozzarella, Mushroom, & Eggplant Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a versatile dish of eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce. We made our shakshuka with roasted mushrooms and eggplant and creamy fresh mozzarella cheese. Ideal to serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of the most delicious recipes with eggplant and other veggies.
Eggplant Recipes Made in a Pan or Pot
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Rollatini is one of our favorite vegetarian weeknight meals! It’s filled with fresh herbs and ricotta cheese rolled up in eggplant and cooked in bubbly tomato sauce. There’s even an option for dairy-free ricotta if you want a vegan dish!
HIGH PROTEIN SKILLET EGGPLANT LASAGNA
Two of our favorite Italian classics come together in this mouthwatering, nutrient-filled eggplant lasagna. Made with seasonal ingredients and no-boil lasagna Sheets. No oven required! One of our yummiest eggplant recipes!
SUPER FRAGRANT AND AROMATIC EGGPLANT AND CHICKPEA CURRY
Forget about take-out! Bring the delicious flavors of your favorite Indian restaurant to your home with this super flavorful vegan eggplant and chickpea curry. Loaded with spices and incredibly easy to prepare. One of our most fragrant eggplant recipes
Stuffed Eggplant Recipes
SWEET AND SAVORY QUINOA STUFFED EGGPLANT
This fabulously awesome stuffed eggplant recipe is in our cookbook Tahini & Turmeric)
STUFFED EGGPLANT WITH FENNEL AND WHITE BEANS
A rustic looking and fabulous tasting. Roasted stuffed eggplant recipe with fennel and white beans. Serve it with a light soup or a generous piece of crunchy bread and you have a heavenly vegan dinner.
Braised Eggplant Recipes
Eggplant Meatballs with Pomegranate Sauce
Eggplant Meatballs with Pomegranate Molasses are the vegetarian dinner you’ve been looking for! They’re easy to make and delicious with so many different sides, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe regularly.
BRAISED EGGPLANT IN FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
This rich and hearty braised eggplant in fresh tomato sauce is a great way to utilize your fresh summer veggies. Light, nutritious, and full of flavor!
Fried Eggplant Recipes
FRIED EGGPLANT, PEPPER, AND PICKLE CHUTNEY
This simple yet super delicious eggplant recipe is in our cookbook Tahini & Turmeric)
Grilled Eggplant Recipes
HUMMUS AND GRILLED VEGETABLE PIZZA
For this Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Pizza recipe, we marinated zucchini, yellow squash, and Japanese eggplant in olive, lemon, garlic, coriander, cumin, and ginger. We spread a store-bought crust with our homemade hummus, instead of cheese for a healthy twist.
BELUGA LENTIL AND BABA GHANOUSH TOAST
This is how we make baba ghanoush into a main dish, deliciously creamy and smoky. This recipe is in our cookbook Tahini & Turmeric)
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