Eggplants can use to make one of the most delicious plant-based recipes. Eggplants contain many health benefits due to the presence of mineral, vitamins, and antioxidants. Eggplants also provide fiber need for better digestion.
Here are 20 delicious eggplant recipes.
1) Baked eggplant Parmesan
This recipe is full of flavors and freshness. It is one of the healthiest eggplants dishes to try this year.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplants
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Fine sea salt
- Black pepper
- Eggs
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Basil leaves
2) Oven-Roasted Eggplant
It is a simple, easy and delicious recipe. It is a perfect snack for healthy eaters.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Thyme sprigs
- Lemon wedges or a vinaigrette for serving
3) Spicy salmon and aubergine curry
This recipe is a complete vegetable meal. It’s spicy, tangy, and full of freshness.
Here are the ingredients:
- Oil
- Aubergine
- Onion
- Gochujang
- Garlic
- Coconut milk
- Veg stock
- Salmon fillets
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onions
- Coriander sprigs
- Steamed rice, to serve
4) Mediterranean Eggplant Tostadas
Eggplant tostadas are healthy and delicious snacks on a summer evening with friends.
- Eggplant
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red pepper hummus
- Pine nuts
- Feta
- Onion, garlic + rosemary Hemp Heart toppers
- Basil
5) Sabich
Mostly eaten in the middle east especially Israel. This is the perfect breakfast. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Sea salt
- Canola oil
- Potatoes
- Wholewheat pitas
- Hummus
- Amba sauce (optional)
- Schug other hot condiment like harissa, to taste
- Israeli pickles
- Pinch of kala namak (black salt) (optional)
For the salad:
- Deseeded tomato
- Persian or English cucumber
- Red onion
- Parsley
- Lemon juice
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
For the tahini sauce:
- Tahini
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
6) Easy Baingan Bharta (smoky eggplant stir-fry)
it is one of the popular vegetarian dishes Indian subcontinent. It is really delicious, spicy and easy to prepare.
Here are the ingredients:
For Roasting:
- Eggplant
- Garlic Cloves
For the Bharta:
- Oil
- Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)
- Garlic Cloves
- Ginger
- Green Chilli
- Onion, finely chopped
- Tomatoes
- Red Chilli Powder
- Coriander Powder
- Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- Roasted Baingan Pulp
- Chopped Coriander
7) Eggplant Shakshuka
It is a great variation of regular tomatoes shakshuka. It is also a great dish for breakfasts
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Parsley
- Coriander
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Red chili
- White onion
- Tomatoes
- Can of tomatoes in puree
- Brown sugar
- Lemon juice
- Red wine vinegar
- Eggs
- Coriander
- Feta
- Salt and pepper
- Spinach
8) Low Carb Eggplant Pizza
It is a great recipe for people following a keto diet. This low carb eggplant pizza is easy and simple to make.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Olive oil
- Pizza sauce
- Garlic cloves
- Yellow onion
- Baby spinach
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh oregano
- Red pepper (optional)
9) Chicken Stuffed Eggplant
This is an easy and simple dinner recipe. Full of delicious and rich flavors. Try it, you will love it.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Baby Bella Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Ground chicken
- Oregano
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Roasted red peppers
- Fresh basil chopped
- Balsamic vinegar
10) Eggplant Rollatini
It is a cheesy, tangy, sweet, and flavorful recipe. It is a simple and healthy dish.
Here are the ingredients:
- Italian eggplants
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
- Quick marinara sauce
- Egg
- Ricotta cheese
- Pecorino Romano cheese
- Spinach
- Garlic clove
- Mozzarella
11) Crisp Eggplant Chips with Smoky Seasoning
These are a healthy alternative to potato chips. They have smoky and fresh flavors.
Here the ingredients:
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano leaves
- Dried thyme leaves
- Ground turmeric
- Freshly ground pepper
- Onion powder
- Dried ground sage
- Sea salt
- Cayenne pepper
12) Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
This recipe is a good healthy lunch. This is an easy recipe that includes ciabatta bread, eggplants, eggs and herbs.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplants
- All-purpose flour
- Panko bread crumbs
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Eggs
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt
- Pepper
13) Epic Eggplant Caponata
Eggplant caponata is a great summer dish. This dish is healthy and vegan friendly.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Olive oil
- Red bell pepper
- Garlic cloves
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Capers
- Salt
- Basil leaves
14) Baked Eggplant Fries with Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Another eggplant snack recipe. It is a great appetizer and easy to make.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Bread crumbs
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
15) Grilled Eggplant Gyros With Fresh Tzatziki
This is another Mediterranean summer recipe that is vegetarian friendly. It is a juicy and delicious dish to enjoy.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Greek Gyro Seasoning
- Plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- Lemon
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- English cucumber
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh mint
- Fresh dill
- Whole-grain pocketless pitas
- 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes
- Red onion
16) Eggplant Veggie Burgers
This recipe is simple and easy to make. It is healthy and full of healthy ingredients.
Here is are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Olive oil spray
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Sweet white onion
- Garlic
- Can of cannellini beans
- Millet flour
- Whole millet
- Fresh basil
- Cashews
- Olive oil
- Cumin
- Sea salt
17) Melitzanosalata
This is a greek version of eggplant dip. It requires a handful of ingredients and comes together fast. It goes perfectly with toasted bread.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplants
- Garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley leaves and olives for garnish
18) Best Mutabal (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)
Mutabal is a middle eastern eggplant dip. The key ingredient is the tahini sauce that gives it the middle eastern flavor.
Like Melitzanosalata it is an easy dip to make.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Onion Chopped
- Tahini Mix
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic
- Greek Yogurt
- Salt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
19) Simple Baba Ganoush
It is one of the most popular and widely available eggplant recipes. It is easy and simple to make. As you will notice, the ingredients are not that different from Mutabal or Melitzanosalata.
Here are the ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Sea salt
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Tahini
- Cilantro, parsley or basil
20) Eggplant moussaka
One of the most loved dishes by greek. This dish is rich in taste and requires more efforts than most of the recipes here but it is well worth it.
Do try it. You will love it.
Here are the ingredients:
Eggplant
- Eggplant
- Salt
- Olive oil
Filling
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ground beef or lamb
- Red wine
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Beef broth/stock
- Beef bouillon cube
- Bay leaves
- Sugar
- Oregano
- Cinnamon
- Salt
Bechamel sauce
- Butter
- Plain flour
- Milk
- Nutmeg
- Parmesan cheese, grated (or Kefalotiri Cheese)
- Egg
- Egg yolk
- Vegeta, vegetable or chicken stock powder
- Pepper
Topping
- Panko breadcrumbs
