Eggplant recipes

Eggplant is the backbone of moussaka, baba ghanoush and roasted mezze.

Wrinkling skin is fine — roast it whole until collapsed.

20 recipes using eggplant

Charred Apricot Eggplant Mezze BowlsSmoky eggplant, blistered apricots, and lemony grains come together in a bright, savory-sweet bowl. 25 min · Mediterranean
Coconut-Tamarind Eggplant with Crispy Shallot RiceSilky roasted eggplant glazed in tangy coconut-tamarind sauce over fragrant rice with crackly shallots. 45 min · Asian-inspired
Eggplant Silk Rolls with Pomegranate Walnut FillingTender ribbons of roasted eggplant are rolled around a sweet-savory walnut filling and finished with pomegranate sparkle. 30 min · Mediterranean
Eggplant-Wrapped Bulgur Rounds with Tahini Herb DrizzleSilky roasted eggplant envelopes herbed bulgur and chickpeas, finished with a tangy tahini drizzle and crisp edges. 70 min · Mediterranean
Harissa Eggplant Skillet with Herby Yogurt and Toasted BreadcrumbsSilky eggplant and tomatoes simmer into a spicy skillet dish capped with cool yogurt and crunchy crumbs. 30 min · North African-inspired
Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Pear, Sesame & Crisp RiceSilky roasted eggplant lacquered in a savory glaze, plated with cool pear ribbons and crunchy rice shards. 60 min · East Asian-inspired
Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Lentil CrunchSilky roasted eggplant is lacquered in a savory-sweet glaze and finished with crispy lentils and herb oil for a restaurant-style plate. 55 min · Fusion
Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Tamarind PeanutsSilky eggplant gets lacquered in a savory-sour glaze and finished with crunchy tamarind peanuts for contrast. 30 min · Asian-inspired
Miso-Maple Aubergine with Black Sesame Lentil CrunchSilky roasted eggplant glazed in savory-sweet miso and maple, finished with nutty lentils and sesame crackle. 30 min · Asian-inspired
Miso-Maple Eggplant with Soba and Sesame HerbsSilky glazed eggplant and nutty noodles are lifted by herbs, sesame, and a sweet-savory miso lacquer. 40 min · East Asian fusion
Miso-Maple Glazed Eggplant Ribbons with Crispy ChickpeasSilky eggplant ribbons and crunchy chickpeas get lacquered in a sweet-savory glaze for a fast, deeply savory skillet dinner. 25 min · Fusion
Miso-Plum Glazed Eggplant and Black Rice BowlsSilky roasted eggplant, tart plum glaze, and nutty black rice come together in a glossy, savory-sweet bowl. 45 min · Asian-inspired
Pomegranate-Glazed Eggplant Boats with Freekeh CrunchSilky roasted eggplant is filled with herbed vegetables, capped with a tart pomegranate glaze, and finished with toasted freekeh for a nutty crunch. 45 min · Lebanese
Pomegranate-Glazed Eggplant Rounds with Herb Freekeh CrumbleRoasted eggplant is finished with a tangy pomegranate glaze and a crisp freekeh-herb crumble for a bright, savory-sweet plate. 40 min · Lebanese
Roasted Eggplant and Pomegranate Rice GratinA layered rice bake with silky eggplant, sweet-tart pomegranate, and a perfumed tomato crust. 45 min · Lebanese
Roasted Eggplant Polenta Squares with Pomegranate DrizzleCreamy polenta is baked into golden squares, layered with smoky eggplant, and finished with a tart pomegranate glaze. 55 min · Mediterranean
Sesame-Tahini Eggplant Noodle TossSilky roasted eggplant and chewy noodles are coated in a nutty sesame-tahini sauce with a sharp chili finish. 40 min · Asian-inspired
Smoky Chickpea and Eggplant Stuffed FlatbreadsSoft flatbreads are packed with smoky chickpeas, silky eggplant, and a tangy yogurt herb drizzle. 40 min · Mediterranean
Smoky Eggplant Lentil Stew with Preserved Olive RelishA velvety stew of roasted eggplant and lentils is brightened with a briny olive relish and herbs. 40 min · Mediterranean
Spiced Lentil and Eggplant Breakfast GriddleA savory morning skillet layers silky eggplant, warmly spiced lentils, and softly set eggs for a rich, satisfying start. 30 min · Lebanese

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