Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
These tasty eggplant recipes prove that hearty goodness can come straight from the garden.
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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Marinara Recipe
Our Grilled Tomato Marinara and fresh mozzarella take Grilled Eggplant Parmesan over the top.
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Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan
Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan
Credit: Whitney Ott; Styling: Claire Spollen
Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan Recipe
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Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa
Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe
If you can't find the type of eggplant we used, go for small, slender Japanese eggplants instead.
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Charred Eggplant with Chermoula
Charred Eggplant with Chermoula
Credit: Christopher Testani Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross Walker
Charred Eggplant with Chermoula Recipe
While not Israeli in origin (chermoula is actually a Moroccan condiment), this dish speaks to the many culinary influences of Israel's North African and Middle Eastern neighbors. The sauce is wonderfully complex--bright, herbaceous, and spicy. Israel has a vegetable-centric cuisine (they are eaten at every meal); cooking vegetables over an open flame until deeply charred is a favorite cooking method.
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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes
Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes
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Grilled Eggplant with Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Layers of eggplant, melted cheese, and grilled tomatoes stack up for a satisfying meal on meatless Monday (or any night of the week). Serve with crusty grilled bread and a crisp green salad.
Wine pairing: An earthy, lively red like Imagery Estate 2013 Sangiovese (Sonoma County; $42).
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Crispy Eggplant, Tomato, and Provolone Stacks with Basil
Crispy Eggplant, Tomato, and Provolone Stacks with Basil
Credit: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Crispy Eggplant, Tomato, and Provolone Stacks with Basil Recipe
Add bacon or prosciutto just before baking for a more savory meal.
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Seafood Stuffed Eggplant
Seafood Stuffed Eggplant
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Fill eggplant halves with a flavorful blend of shrimp, vegetables, and fresh herbs for a seaside-inspired entrée. To save time, prepare the eggplant halves up to a day in advance and bake before serving. A simple way to enjoy a savory eggplant entree.
Recipe:Seafood Stuffed Eggplant
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Braised Eggplant and Broccolini with Fried Ginger
Braised Eggplant and Broccolini with Fried Ginger
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Emma Star Jensen
Braised Eggplant and Broccolini with Fried Ginger Recipe
Most varieties of eggplant work beautifully in this stir-fry. A side of rice is a must.
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Eggplant Parm
Eggplant Parm
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Eggplant Parm Recipe
New York City's Torrisi Italian Specialties uses only American ingredients in virtually all of its dishes. Its basil-rich eggplant parmesan, also delicious on a toasted roll, calls for Progresso Italian Style bread crumbs and SarVecchio parmesan from Wisconsin.
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Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa Recipe
Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.
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Eggplant and Onion Noodle Salad with Warm Soy-Rice Vinaigrette
Eggplant and Onion Noodle Salad with Warm Soy-Rice Vinaigrette
Credit: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Highlight eggplant's deep purple color with this beautiful Asian noodle salad. Bok choy, chopped onion, and green beans punch up the flavor, while a vinaigrette made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and chile pepper ties the dish together.
Recipe:Eggplant and Onion Noodle Salad with Warm Soy-Rice Vinaigrette
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Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce
Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce
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Eggplant baked with sliced mushrooms, tomato sauce, and mozzarella and parmesan cheeses makes for a comforting weeknight meal. Add ground beef or turkey for more protein.
Recipe:Baked Eggplant with Mushroom-and-Tomato Sauce
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Garden Eggplant Pizza
Garden Eggplant Pizza
Celebrate a garden harvest with this homemade pizza loaded with eggplant, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini.
Recipe:Garden Eggplant Pizza
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Grilled Eggplant Provolone
Grilled Eggplant Provolone
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Grilling is a quick, easy, and flavorful way to prepare eggplant. All you need is a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil; a sprinkle of dried oregano, salt, and pepper; and sliced provolone cheese.
Recipe:Grilled Eggplant Provolone
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Brown Rice Penne with Eggplant
Brown Rice Penne with Eggplant
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Jazz up pasta night by topping brown rice penne pasta with a eggplant-and-tomato sauce. Serve with a green salad and homemade garlic bread.
Recipe:Brown Rice Penne with Eggplant
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Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
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Try this innovative twist on traditional eggplant parmesan, featuring baked eggplant and polenta rounds smothered with tomato sauce and cheese. Serve with piping hot breadsticks for a hearty meal.
Recipe:Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
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Eggplant Rollatini
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Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland
Eggplant Rollatini Recipe
Looking for an easy eggplant rollatini recipe? This savoryeggplant rollatini is an easy and unexpected party appetizer. Cut each roll-up in half and serve with toothpicks for a pop-in-your-mouth bite. Hungry for more? Check out this collection of40 Easy Eggplant Recipesnext.
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Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner
Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner
Credit: Caitlin Bensel
Greek Eggplant Skillet Dinner Recipe
Protein-rich tofu teams up with meaty eggplant in this Greek-inspired skillet supper. Pick up San Marzano tomatoes if you can find them; their sweet flavor and low acidity balance the flavors of this dish. Crush them gently with your hands before chopping to release any excess juices. Be sure to purchase extra-firm tofu so that it holds its shape. Serve with toasted whole-wheat pita bread.
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Miso-Glazed Eggplant Steaks
Miso-Glazed Eggplant Steaks
Credit: Caitlin Bensel
Miso-Glazed Eggplant Steaks Recipe
To quote Robin Bashinsky, the mastermind behind this recipe, “This is a dish full of char and vigor.” Savory miso is a natural match for thick eggplant steaks; look for miso in the refrigerated section of your grocery store’s produce department.
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Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons
Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons
Credit: Cedric Angeles; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons Recipe
Eggplant is an incredibly versatile vegetable and a good choice for meatless meals. In this cheesy Rollups recipe, eggplant stands in for a delicious substitute for pasta. Eggplants enjoy the same growing conditions as tomatoes, so try growing your own this year.
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Warm Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant
Warm Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant
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Warm Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Eggplant Recipe
Congratulations—You just found your new go-to pasta salad! This veggie-packed beauty is nice and filling, thanks to meaty eggplant. If you can’t find burrata, simply tear 6 ounces of fresh mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Heading to a potluck? Feel free to make this recipe ahead of time; just be sure to let it come to room temperature and toss with an extra drizzle of vinegar and oil before serving. Add a few tablespoons of chopped fresh basil leaves for an extra layer of flavor.
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Harissa-Roasted Eggplant with Minced Chicken
Harissa-Roasted Eggplant with Minced Chicken
Credit: Jennifer Causey
Harissa-Roasted Eggplant with Minced Chicken Recipe
Here we play with the concept of meat as condiment, using a small amount of rich chicken thighs as a sort of relish on spicy roasted eggplant. Creamy Greek yogurt offers cooling balance to the heat of harissa.
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Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Our Test Kitchen made eggplant Parmesan easier (and healthier!) without sacrificing any of the comforting flavor of the original home-cooked dish.
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Lamb and Rice Stuffed Eggplant
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Lamb and Rice Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
If you’ve ever experienced the disappointment that is a bland eggplant boat hidden under copious amounts of sauce and cheese… rest assured, this isn’t that. A variety of dried spices provide a wealth of warm, aromatic flavors, while ground lamb delivers a distinct richness, and fresh mint provides a pop of herbaceous energy—ultimately, making for an incredibly satisfying meal. Even if you’re not always on Team Eggplant, we’re confident that this flavor-packed dish may very well be a preparation you of the veggie you really enjoy. When shopping, look for eggplants with firm skin and no bruises. If you have trouble finding ground lamb, you can definitely substitute a different ground meat, like beef or turkey, in it’s place—just be sure to use a ground meat with at least 10% fat.
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Eggplant Pappardelle
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Eggplant Pappardelle Recipe
If you thought zoodles were good, wait until you give eggplant “noodles” a go. Swapping pappardelle pasta for long ribbons of eggplant makes for a stunning and flavor-packed, veggie-forward entree you’ll love to serve to guests. The key is to make sure you do not overcook the eggplant, as it should be tender, but still have some body to it. To do this, be sure to get the oil hot before adding your eggplant, and cook the eggplant undisturbed to promote browning. Turning the heat off when stirring in the pesto keeps the eggplant from burning. This dish is not ideal for reheating, so aim to eat what you make. However, on its own, the scrumptious pesto sauce is worth doubling to have leftovers you can use throughout the week.
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Pasta with Eggplant, Burrata, and Mint
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Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele
Pasta with Eggplant, Burrata, and Mint Recipe
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Eggplant and Ham Fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Eggplant and Ham Fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe
Crispy on the outside andpillowy on the inside, these golden, savory fritters are the perfect starter or brunch dish. With a delicate eggplant flavor, deliciously balanced by smoky ham, this is the perfect gateway recipe for anyone who claims to “hate” eggplant. Try not to over-mix the batter as this will make your fritters chewy, and be sure to work in small batches while frying so you don’t overcrowd the pan. If you have trouble finding crème frâiche, you can easily substitute full-fat sour cream.
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Eggplant Bolognese
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Eggplant Bolognese Recipe
This hearty veggie-forward main dish swaps pork and beef with grated eggplant and mushrooms for a robust, vegetable-based take on traditional pasta bolognese. That said, this is not the type of veggie dish that leaves one wanting, the eggplant and mushrooms develop a deeply rich flavor as the sauce simmers and thickens, delivering plenty of satisfying, umami goodness. Grating and squeezing out the liquid in the eggplant is an essential step, so don't tryto shortcut it—otherwise, you’ll find yourself with a watery, slightly bitter sauce. To make the dish completely vegetarian, simply skip the Parmesan cheese. Serve family-style on a large platter for a stunning presentation.
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Eggplant Rollups
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Eggplant Rollups Recipe
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Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing Recipe
Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.
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Cheesy Eggplant Crust Pizza
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Cheesy Eggplant Crust Pizza Recipe
Eggplant and pizza—they make sense together. But this cheesy-good recipe puts the tasty pairing to work in a new, veggie-forward way. Rather than top a traditional dough-crusted pizza with sliced eggplant, we’ve used eggplant as the base for a delicious, gluten-free twist on a traditional pie. And the result is all kinds of comforting. Don’t skip out on salting your eggplant slices (and letting them stand for about 15 minutes), this is an important step as it helps to both draw moisture from the eggplant and tame its bitter flavor. This vegetarian-friendly dish will be a sure hit with the eggplant lovers in your life (and may even convert some haters). We love it as a light entree paired with a salad or served as fun appetizer.
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Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli Recipe
Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.