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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    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 just me and my great-grandson. This hearty and nutritious dish is one we both enjoy."

    Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

    4 reviews

    I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once...


    Veggie Lasagna

    7 reviews

    No one will even miss the meat when you serve this vegetable-rich lasagna. It has a fresh, full-bodied flavor. To...


    Eggplant Sausage Casserole

    9 reviews

    If you want your kids to happily eat their eggplant, serve it in this lovely layered casserole. Our whole family...


    Mediterranean Chicken in Eggplant Sauce

    2 reviews

    Spice-coated chicken thighs simmer in a rich red pepper-eggplant sauce. This savory entree is perfect for an everyday meal or...

    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...


    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...


    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...


    Ratatouille with Polenta

    8 reviews

    If you only know Ratatouille as a kids’ movie, you’re in for a treat. Created in the Provence region of...


    Eggplant Au Gratin

    2 reviews

    From Jane Shapton of Irvine, California comes this tasty bake that layers sliced eggplant with spaghetti sauce and two kinds...


    Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana

    10 reviews

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


    Spicy Grilled Eggplant

    5 reviews

    This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty...


    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...

    Contest-Winning Eggplant Parmesan

    41 reviews

    Because my recipe calls for baking the eggplant instead of frying it, it’s much healthier than other parmesans! The prep...


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    Eggplant Rollatini

    29 reviews

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


    Roasted Eggplant Spread

    8 reviews

    Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot on a crisp cracker or toasted bread...


    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...


    Grilled Eggplant Pita Pizzas

    2 reviews

    We grow eggplants and love to use them for our special pizza. Grilling adds robust flavor to the crust, veggies...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Eggplant Casserole

    14 reviews

    With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you eggplant casserole is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often...

    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...


    Eggplant Sandwich

    1 review

    Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California


    Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    1 review

    We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato,...


    Baked Ratatouille

    14 reviews

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


    Garden Casserole

    1 review

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


    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....