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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    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 love them. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

    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 Parmigiana

    This delicious eggplant casserole from my mom makes a wonderful meatless meal. It’s a resourceful way to use up the...


    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...


    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...

    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...


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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...


    Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

    Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread...


    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...


    Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

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


    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 Flatbread Pizzas

    I'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home...

    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...


    Creamy Eggplant & Mushroom Monte Cristo

    As a child, I wouldn’t eat veggies. As a parent, I try to include them in creative ways. I'm proud...


    Eggplant & Zucchini Rollatini

    Someone at the table is bound to praise your rollatini dish, then ask what the heck it is. Your simple...


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    Eggplant Parmesan

    A cozy recipe for when winter's chill sets in, our eggplant Parmesan recipe gets Nonna's nod of approval.


    Greek Shepherd’s Pie

    It's hard to resist a big scoop of this comforting casserole with its fluffy mashed potato topping. Eggplant, lamb and...


    Eggplant Fries

    My kids love this snack—and I like that it's healthy. Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, these...


    Grilled Eggplant Pita Pizzas

    We grow eggplants and love to use them for our special pizza. Grilling adds robust flavor to the crust, veggies...


    Mediterranean Chicken in Eggplant Sauce

    Spice-coated chicken thighs simmer in a rich red pepper-eggplant sauce. This savory entree is perfect for an everyday meal or...


    Eggplant Shrimp Skillet

    We have a large summer garden where lots of produce lingers into fall. That’s when we harvest our onions, bell...

    Eggplant Sandwich

    This eggplant sandwich with tomato and goat cheese is grilled to perfection and layered on a crusty ciabatta roll for...


    Makeover Eggplant Parmesan

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


    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....


    Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables

    After 30 years of camping, we've come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes. Our grilled sausage with veggies would...


    Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

    We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato,...


    Spicy Grilled Eggplant

    This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty...