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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes

    20 Creative Vegetarian Eggplant Recipes

    Published: Aug 12, 2014 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 2, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Vegetarian Eggplant Recipes
    Eggplant season is in full swing, and we couldn't be happier about it! These glossy purple beauties are a food-lover's dream, and especially for vegetarians since eggplant boasts a "meaty," toothsome vibe that can make meatless meals especially hearty.

    So how do we love our eggplant best? Let us count the ways -- 20 of them, to be exact. Bring on the aubergines! Here are 20 of our favorite vegetarian eggplant recipes.

    Stuffed Miso Eggplant

    Stuffed Miso Eggplant

    It doesn't get much better than miso-seasoned walnuts served up in perfectly ripe eggplant boats. The topper (literally)? A colorful cherry tomato salad. Summer bliss.

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    Eggplant Bolognese

    Eggplant Bolognese

    We know, we know -- you see "bolognese" and all you can think of is meat, meat, and more meat. Not so fast! Eggplant is a terrific hearty substitute for this beefed-up (but without beef) sauce from Greatist.

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    Marinated Eggplant

    Marinated Eggplant

    Not quite convinced eggplant is for you? This may just be your gateway recipe. A Healthy Life For Me presents these delicious-yet-simple marinated slices that, along with a nice loaf of crusty bread, make up the ideal summer dinner. Bonus: you can make it ahead of time.

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    Thai Eggplant Tempura with Spicy Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce

    Thai Eggplant Tempura with Spicy Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce

    When Faith over at An Edible Mosaic picked up some tiny Thai eggplants on a whim, she settled upon making them into tempura magic. And we are grateful. Bonus: the tempura is made with chickpea flour, so the recipe is gluten-free!

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    Caramelized Onion and Eggplant Puff Pastry Tart

    Caramelized Onion & Eggplant Puff Pastry Tart with Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Peppers & Basil

    This vegetarian Caramelized Onion and Eggplant Puff Pastry Tart recipe is finished with Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, basil, and cheese. Yum!

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    Roasted Eggplant Dip

    Roasted Eggplant Dip

    This creamy dip is reminiscent of classic baba ghanoush, but it's made with a tangy twist -- yogurt! Running To the Kitchen brings us this addicting appetizer. We love the hint of green thanks to the handful of fresh parsley thrown into the mix.

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    Lightened-Up Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    Lightened-Up Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    Yearning for a good Eggplant Parmesan but dreading the heaviness? Look no further! These summertime stacks are a fresh -- and healthier! -- take on the classic.

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    Grilled Eggplant and Chickpea Sephardic Salad

    Grilled Eggplant and Chickpea Sephardic Salad

    What Jew Wanna Eat brings us charred eggplant, fresh mint, juicy tomatoes, and Middle Eastern spices -- all tossed with chickpeas and served up with pita chips. Perfection in a bowl.

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    Baked Eggplant Penne Pasta

    Baked Eggplant Penne Pasta

    Comfort food, eggplant style. Diethood brings you this creamy and cheesy eggplant pasta dish complete with more summer standbys like basil and tomatoes. Dig in!

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    Turkish Stuffed Eggplant

    Turkish Stuffed EggplantAllspice, cardamom, and fresh herbs elevate this stuffed eggplant from The View From Great Island to new heights. Oh, and it's topped with pistachios, too. Yes, please.

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    Grilled Ratatouille Tartine

    Grilled Ratatouille Tartine

    Traditional ratatouille veggies -- summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and of course, eggplant -- grilled and then spilled onto an open-faced sandwich? We think this is utter summer brilliance from Taste, Love, and Nourish.

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    Eggplant Noodles

    Eggplant Noodles

    You've heard of zucchini noodles, no doubt, but what about noodles made with eggplant? It's a thing -- a delicious one! Know Your Produce shows you how.

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    Roasted Eggplant & White Bean Soup

    Roasted Eggplant & White Bean Soup

    Roasted eggplant pureed with cannellini beans along with onion, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Sometimes a nice, warm bowl of soup -- such as this one from Dishing Up the Dirt -- is in order, even in the midst of summer.

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    Panko-Crusted Baked Eggplant Fries with Curried Cashew Aioli

    Panko-Crusted Baked Eggplant Fries with Curried Cashew Aioli

    Fast food, aubergine style! Okay, so this isn't really fast food, but because they're fries, you can pretend. These are certainly perfect for dipping and snacking -- plus, they're vegan, too!

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    Eggplant Rollatini Quinoa Casserole

    Eggplant Rollatini Quinoa Casserole

    This casserole from Cookie Monster Cooking has got it all. Quinoa? Check. Eggplant (duh)? Check. Cheese? Check, check, and check.

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    Miso-Glazed Eggplant

    Miso-Glazed Eggplant

    Roasted eggplant brushed generously with a miso glaze, and then broiled until caramelized? Count us in. Busy In Brooklyn has the scoop.

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    Eggplant, Chard & Tomato Quinoa Gratin

    Eggplant, Chard & Tomato Quinoa Gratin

    Packed with veggies, this gratin from Cafe Johnsonia makes quick work of summer veggies. A hit of protein thanks to quinoa makes it the perfect one-dish dinner -- plus, it's vegan and gluten-free, to boot.

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    Vegetarian Eggplant Tajine

    Vegetarian Eggplant Tajine

    This Moroccan spiced stew features tender chunks of eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers, served over couscous with a sprinkle of fresh mint.

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    Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots

    Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots

    Toothsome eggplant is a refreshing change from legumes in veggie burgers -- and this version from Eats Well With Others is no exception. Plus, those boozy caramelized shallots?! Swoon-worthy.

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    Caramelized Onion & Eggplant Puff Pastry Tart

    Caramelized Onion & Eggplant Puff Pastry Tart

    So much tastiness in one tart! Caramelized onions, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers -- and, of course, incredible roasted eggplant. And it's piled on golden, butter puff pastry, too.

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    Comments

    1. sue/the view from great island says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Eggplant is such an under appreciated veggie! Love all these ideas, and thanks for including my Turkish Stuffed Eggplant!

      Reply
    2. Polly @ Tasty Food Project says

      August 12, 2014 at 11:09 am

      Thank you for sharing these recipes! I love eggplants and I'm always looking for different ways to be creative with them. The Thai eggplant tempura looks amazing!

      Reply
    3. Emma says

      August 12, 2014 at 11:59 am

      These recipes look quite wonderful! Eggplant (or aubergine as we call it over here) can be brilliant when done well. Definitely making the bolognese.
      I think my favourite "eggplant" recipe is caponata!
      http://www.coconutandberries.com/2014/03/25/lightened-up-caponata/

      Reply
    4. dishing up the dirt says

      August 12, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Cheers to one of my favorite veggies that doesn't seem to get enough love!!! Great roundup Kare. Thanks for including my soup!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      August 12, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Such an amazing collection!!

      Reply
    6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      August 12, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      I love eggplant, what a great round up!

      Reply
    7. Millie l Add A Little says

      August 12, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      I love the combination of eggplant and miso, such a classic!!
      Great roundup!

      Reply
    8. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

      August 12, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      WOW, this is a great roundup and presentation. Thank you so much for including my marinated eggplant. xx

      Reply
    9. Joanne says

      August 14, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      I am of the belief that eggplant is a much underrated veggie! Can't wait to try some of these recipes out!

      Reply
    10. Holly McGehee says

      September 23, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Food looks great.

      Reply
    11. gail says

      September 28, 2016 at 10:16 am

      How does one see the rest of the eggplant recipes? Are they compiled in a downloadable format?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        September 29, 2016 at 9:54 am

        You should be able to click through the slide show and each slide has a link to the recipe. Maybe the slideshow isn't working on your end?

        Reply
    12. Kelcey says

      September 30, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Eggplant rollatini link not working

      Reply
    13. aubergine says

      June 06, 2017 at 7:08 am

      A very impressive article with excellent recipes and great quality, certainly a good job for this contribution, thank you and keep it up, regards. very creative

      Reply
    14. suppliers says

      June 19, 2017 at 4:53 am

      Thank you for sharing this delicious contribution !!!

      Reply

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