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

    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

    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

    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

    I love eggplant! These savory, filling sandwiches give the vegetable new meaning. One bite, and you're hooked. Even my grandchildren...

    Eggplant Casserole

    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

    Virginia Lawson
    CORTEZ, COLORADO

    By now, your garden is probably filled with ripe veggies! I jazz up this delightful...


    Eggplant Fries

    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

    Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...


    Hearty Eggplant Parmesan

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


    Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant

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


    Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

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


    Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

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

    Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

    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

    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

    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

    “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

    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

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

    Eggplant Shrimp Skillet

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


    Eggplant Sandwich

    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

    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

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


    Makeover Eggplant Parmesan

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


    Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

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