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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    Eggplant Parmesan

    21 reviews

    We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side or a main dish. —Donna Wardlow-Keating, Omaha, Nebraska

    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...


    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...


    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 Casserole

    19 reviews

    This eggplant casserole is a savory, cheesy serving of comfort and satisfaction that comes out great every time you make...


    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...


    Eggplant Fries

    9 reviews

    My kids love this snack—and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these...


    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...


    Hearty Eggplant Parmesan

    7 reviews

    Sauteing in a reduced amount of oil helps give this classic eggplant dish a healthy twist. Add a green salad...


    Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant

    2 reviews

    A friend of mine who raised eggplant shared this recipe with me. This fast and delicious side will compliment most...


    Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

    3 reviews

    Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use...


    Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

    11 reviews

    No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies...

    Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

    11 reviews

    Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread...


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    Eggplant Rollatini

    30 reviews

    This Italian-inspired recipe could be described as eggplant Parmesan meets lasagna—with an elegant twist. Here’s how to make eggplant rollatini...


    Eggplant Zucchini Bolognese

    32 reviews

    I roast the veggies while the pasta cooks, making this a quick dish. This meal-in-one dish blends rustic comfort with...


    Breaded Eggplant Sandwiches

    1 review

    “Eggplant Parmesan is one of my family’s favorite comfort foods. We love this version served open-faced with a salad.” —Holly...


    Summer Bounty Ratatouille

    Make use of your garden's surplus with this comforting dish from the Provence region of France. It's a vegetable dish...


    One-Pan Tuscan Ravioli

    3 reviews

    Sometimes I use chickpeas instead of cannellini beans, grated Asiago or Provolone instead of Parmesan, and all zucchini if I...


    Pasta with Eggplant Sauce

    This was my mother's recipe and is a nice way to incorporate eggplant into a meal. The thick, chunky sauce...


    Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

    I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...


    Eggplant Curry

    1 review

    An easy vegetarian eggplant curry is perfect for your busy Meatless Monday or any time you have the itch for...

    Eggplant Shrimp Skillet

    8 reviews

    This one-pot eggplant shrimp skillet recipe packs in vegetables like tomatoes and green pepper, has a little heat, and keeps...


    Eggplant Sandwich

    1 review

    This eggplant sandwich with tomato and goat cheese is grilled to perfection and layered on a crusty ciabatta roll for...


    Lime and Sesame Grilled Eggplant

    4 reviews

    When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the...


    Grilled Eggplant with Feta relish

    2 reviews

    I created this impressive light side dish for my vegetarian friends. It’s easy, fast and a standout recipe for company....


    Makeover Eggplant Parmesan

    5 reviews

    Here's a healthy version of a restaurant classic that you can easily make at home. Our recipe has 300 fewer...


    Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

    4 reviews

    Roasted eggplant and garlic give this silky Mediterranean eggplant dip bold flavor, while sour cream keeps it light, cool and...