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A collection of our tried and true eggplant recipes that you will love! Enjoy the recipes for appetizers and main dishes made with this humble vegetable. These dishes are so delicious, even picky eaters will love them!
Table Of Contents:
- Eggplant is an awesome veggie!
- The best eggplant recipes
- Eggplant Appetizers and side dishes
- Eggplant Main Dishes
- Troubleshooting
- More recipe collations
- Step-by-Step Recipe
- Best Eggplant Recipes
Eggplant is an awesome veggie!
We love eggplants and use them very often in cooking. We are also very picky about eggplants and how we cook them. Eggplant is one of those veggies that some people just love and others tend to avoid. If you're not a big eggplant lover, it's most probably because you had an eggplant dish that wasn't cooked properly or was somehow lacking in flavor.
With the collection I'm sharing with you today, I predict that even the biggest eggplant skeptics will become fans. These recipes are easy to follow and usually call for a few simple ingredients. Once you try one, you'll be eager to try the rest!
The best eggplant recipes
The best thing about eggplants is that you can make them into so many different dishes such as dips, appetizers and main dishes. Eggplants also make great side dishes that go well with different meals such as grilled chicken and beef.
Here are some of our favorite eggplant recipes for entertaining and family dinners. From vegetarian and gluten free to quick and easy, we have a little something for everyone in this roundup!
Eggplant Appetizers and side dishes
Mutabal
Mutabal Recipe (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)
Mutabal is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip with a nice smoky flavor. It's different from baba ganoush and can be served with fresh pita bread as an appetizer or on a mezze platter for a tasty feast!
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Kashke Bademjan
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke bademjan is a simple Persian eggplant dip that is made with a handful of ingredients. This tasty vegetarian dip is full of amazing flavors and makes for a perfect appetizer!
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The Best Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe
Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe
This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!
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Baba Ganoush
The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!
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Best Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes
Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes
Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.
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Eggplant Caponata
Eggplant Caponata Recipe
Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.
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Eggplant Main Dishes
Khoresh Bademjan
Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew)
Khoresh bademjan is a delicious Persian eggplant stew that's served with rice. This Persian stew is usually served with rice and tahdig. Learn how to make this easy Persian recipe with this recipe and step-by-step video tutorial.
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Hash Browns Eggplant Casserole
Hashbrowns Eggplant Casserole
This eggplant casserole is a great choice for dinner. This eggplant recipe is a combination of hash browns, ground beef and roasted eggplant.
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Greek Moussaka
Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make this easy and comforting eggplant casserole.
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Persian Eggplant Soup – Ash-e Bademjan
Persian Eggplant Soup - Ash-e Bademjan
Persian eggplant soup is a delicious Persian recipe that's very simple to make. This easy Persian soup is vegetarian and gluten free.
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients.
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Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Meatballs
Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Meatballs
Eggplant meatballs are perfect for dinner. These vegetarian meatballs are cooked in a chunky tomato sauce and are stuffed with cheese.
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Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe. Delicious eggplants are stuffed with a tasty ground beef, pepper and tomatoes filling and are baked to perfection.
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Eggplant Parmesan
Best Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
This eggplant parmesan recipe is a classic for good reasons. You can't go wrong with layers of eggplant, cheese and marinara sauce. Learn how to make this eggplant casserole with this easy tutorial (including a special tip that makes this dish special!) and how-to video.
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Mirza Ghasemi Persian Eggplants and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes
Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that's very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds!
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Stuffed Eggplant With Lamb and Walnuts
Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Walnuts
Stuffed Eggplant with Walnuts and Lamb is a family favorite. Juicy eggplants are roasted to perfection, topped with spicy lamb and crunchy walnuts. It's the perfect combination of flavors!
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Classic Eggplant Lasagna
Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is cheesy, delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made without the noodles so it's gluten free and low carb.
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Troubleshooting
Here is a little troubleshooting for some of the problems you might face when working with eggplants:
- It's bitter!Yes, this is a very common problem with eggplant and usually happens when you use globe eggplant - which is large and can be a bit seedy. To make sure your eggplant is not bitter, salt it generously before cooking and let it sit for an hour. Then rinse, pat dry and proceed with the recipe.
- My eggplant dish is so mushy!Another typical problem, this happens when the eggplant is over cooked. Depending on the method of cooking, eggplant takes between 10 to 20 minutes to cook. When the eggplant is fork tender, it is cooked and ready.
- I can't find a good eggplant!It can be tricky to find a fresh and tasty eggplant since you can't slice it open when purchasing it. A good eggplant should not have many brown seeds and should feel heavy for its size. It should feel firm and have a bright skin.
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Best Eggplant Recipes
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
A collection of our tried and true eggplant recipes that you will love! Enjoy the recipes for appetizers and main dishes made with this humble vegetable. These dishes are so delicious, even picky eaters will love them!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, middle eastern, Turkish
Servings 4
Calories 339 kcal
Ingredients
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Instructions
Choose the right eggplant: A good eggplant should not have many brown seeds and should feel heavy for its size. It should feel firm and have a bright skin.Keep the eggplant in the produce drawer of your refrigerator and use within 3-4 days. I don't recommend freezing raw eggplant.
Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat most of these dishes in the microwave or in a pan over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal
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Comments
Liza
What a great roundup of tasty eggplant recipes! Can't wait to try them. Thanks for the tips, too!Reply
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
Love this collection of eggplant recipes. I can't wait to try the one stuffed with lamb and walnuts.Reply
Claudia Lamascolo
We just love this and it's so easy to make, thanks for the recipe!Reply
Nancy
Yummy. I love eggplants. Great variety to try cookingReply
Suja md
This looks really delicious and fairly simple to make! Can't wait to try it out! thanks for the recipe 🙂Reply