24 Must-Try Eggplant Recipes Beyond the Parmesan Classic

We love eggplant for its ability to soak up any flavor. if you love all things eggplant, this collection is for you. We rounded up a list of scrumptious eggplant recipes that will give you some serious cooking inspiration. From eggplant dip to casserole, there's a recipe here for everyone.

Eggplant Meatballs with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Perfect as an appetizer, main dish or party food! Get the recipe.

Eggplant and Potato Stew

This thick and hearty Eggplant Potato Stew Recipe features chewy eggplants, tender potatoes, and aromatics full of flavor. Made with plenty of veggies in just under an hour, it's the ultimate vegan stew. Get the recipe.

Smoky Roasted Eggplant Red Pepper Dip

This roasted eggplant and red pepper dip is a smoky, rich, flavorful dip. It is the combination of two popular Middle Eastern classics baba ganoush and muhammara. Serve it with vegetables or with sliced pita bread, but it is especially delicious added to a grilled cheese sandwich. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Gratin

This creamy and scrumptious Eggplant Gratin is smothered with a secret white sauce and topped with a generous layer or Gruyere cheese. It is a side dish that is so easy to make and will be gone before you know it. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Coconut Curry

This Thai Eggplant Red Curry is simple yet flavor packed meal perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights. Zucchini and tofu add richness and nutrients to this already healthy freezer-friendly dish. Made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Crispy Baked Eggplant

Tasty Baked Eggplant - slathered with white "cheese" sauce, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, baked, and then served with more sauce and toasted corn—easy to prepare, hearty, and satisfying meal approved by meat-eaters and perfect for dinner or holidays. Get the recipe.

Stovetop Grilled Vegetable Panini

Loaded with flavorful Grilled Veggies, melty Mozzarella and smothered in grilled pepper tapenade, these easy Stovetop Grilled Vegetable Panini don't require panini maker. You can make them with just a grill pan and one easy trick. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Zucchini Tomato Pasta Sauce

Need a quick and easy veggie based pasta sauce for a weeknight? One that you can get on the table in less than 30 minutes (20 minutes if you are super organized)? This Quick & Easy Eggplant Zucchini Tomato Pasta Sauce is it…Get the recipe.

Eggplant Bacon BLT with Avocado

Eggplant Bacon BLT! These BLTs are made with homemade eggplant bacon and an avocado cream sauce! Get the recipe.

Battered Fried Eggplants

A delicious side dish for your meals, torrejas de berenjenas (fried eggplants) is also easy and quick to make, and it requires few ingredients. It's also a vegetarian favorite. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Teriyaki Stir Fry with Tofu

Eggplant Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Tofu. This healthy dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Unbreaded Eggplant Parm

This recipe for Unbreaded Eggplant Parm requires only 5 ingredients, is gluten free, and is the cheesy Italian comfort food of your dreams. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Gyros

Za’atar seasoned eggplant stuffed into a warm pita and topped with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and the BEST hummus-dill sauce. This easy eggplant recipe is perfect for both lunch and dinner! If you are looking for healthy vegan eggplant recipes then you’ve gotta try this vegetable gyro. Get the recipe.

Italian Eggplant Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce

This Italian eggplant parmigiana, which is also known as parmigiana di melanzane, is an authentic Italian recipe and family favourite. This baked eggplant casserole has a tasty tomato and vodka sauce. It’s a great vegetarian dinner idea, just bursting with delicious flavours. Get the recipe.

Braised Pork and Eggplant

Berenjena guisada con cerdo (braised pork and eggplant) is a rich, curry-like dish that is very popular in the Dominican Rep. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Sandwich

Discover the joy of making a scrumptious Eggplant Sandwich! This recipe is a simple, yet delightful way to enjoy the rich flavors of eggplant. It's perfect for those who love hearty sandwiches with a gourmet twist. Using everyday ingredients like eggplant, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, this sandwich is a treat for the taste buds. Get the recipe.

Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata is a classic Sicilian dish made with eggplant, olives, tomatoes, celery and lots of other flavorful ingredients. It's a cooked salad or relish with a sweet and sour flavor, known as "agrodolce" in Italian. Get the recipe.

Pasta alla Norma (Eggplant Pasta)

Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian pasta recipe featuring tender roasted eggplant, homemade tomato sauce and ricotta salata. A healthier take on the traditional fried eggplant version. Get the recipe.

Baba Ganoush

It's a popular appetizer that's often served with pita bread or vegetables for dipping. The smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant combined with the nutty flavor of tahini makes this dip a crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe.

Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant

This easy stuffed eggplant recipe with chicken and cheddar cheese is a great dinner option everyone will love and can be made in 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Zaalouk - Moroccan Aubergine Salad

If you're searching for a keto-friendly side dish bursting with flavor, try Zaalouk, a hearty eggplant dip from North Africa. It is one of the basic salads of Moroccan cuisine and combines the smoky richness of eggplants with the zest of tomatoes and aromatic spices, all bound together by garlic and olive oil. Get the recipe.

Moussaka

Moussaka is a mouthwatering dish straight from the heart of the Mediterranean. It is a layer-by-layer delight that features a beautiful combination of tender eggplant, juicy ground meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce. This casserole dish hails from Greece, where it has been a comforting staple for generations. Get the recipe.

One-Pot Eggplant Lentil Curry

This gorgeous eggplant lentil curry is super easy to make, and comes together in one pot (so less cleaning up!). It’s vegan and vegetarian and absolutely delicious. Get the recipe.

Classic Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant lasagna; layers of thinly sliced baked eggplant, three melted Italian cheese, and accents of fresh herbs throughout each layer. You will be shocked by how flavorful and hearty this dish is without using any pasta noodles at all! Classic Eggplant Lasagna.

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