Embrace eggplant with these 47 tasty ideas

Cheesy eggplant and lentil bake

This cheesy eggplant & lentil bake is like a vegetarian moussaka with layers of eggplant, potato and lentils in a tomato sauce and a ricotta bechamel

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

This classic combination serves as the ideal dish for a family celebration and weeknight dinner.

Lamb ragù moussaka

Slow-cooked lamb in a rich tomato-based sauce creates a rich and filling lamb ragù moussaka; an eggplant-based dish originating in the Ottoman empire.

Lamb and eggplant pies

These low-carb Middle Eastern-style pies are topped with fetta and filo pastry for a tasty midweek meal but good enough for a special occasion too.

Spiced paneer and eggplant pakora

Spicy, crispy and somehow succulent all at once, these paneer and eggplant pakora with coconut and mint chutney make an unusual and delicious platter of nibbles for a party.

Harissa eggplant skillet lasagne

Harissa gives a fiery kick to this vegie-packed vegan lasagne. Full of eggplant, silverbeet and tomatoes layered with pasta sheets and a vegan topping

Greek-style baked eggplant

Eggplant roasted with a flavour-packed breadcrumb filling with olives, feta and capsicum and tasty yoghurt dressing creates a delicious low-carb meal

Roast vegetable and pesto vegan lasagne

Roast vegetable and pesto come together in this vegan take on the classic Italian pasta bake. Meat and dairy-free but loaded with flavour.

Miso eggplant and noodle salad

This delicious noodle salad recipe is served with light Japanese udon noodles, grilled miso eggplant and healthy edamame for a quick lunch or dinner.

Baba ghanoush

This rich eggplant dip is a party favourite, serve baba ghanoush as part of a platter of dips.

Curried sausage and vegetable tray bake

Ratatouille bake with cauliflower bechamel

A marvellous meat-free comfort dish.

Haloumi schnitzel sandwiches

Satisfy hungry tummies with these tasty schnitzel sandwiches for vegetarians.

This smoky eggplant salad with tahini and mint is the perfect side for your Mediterranean menu.

Wholesome, hearty whole baked eggplants – a healthy yet delicious option for dinner tonight!

Its firm texture makes eggplant an ideal ingredient to layer stunning flavours like tomato, basil and cheese in this eggplant parmigiana recipe.

When it roasts, eggplant caramelised which gives a delicious richness to salads like this eggplant, kale and lentil salad.

This eggplant and prosciutto pizza uses marinated chargrilled eggplant – a flavour-packed ingredient you’ll want on all your pizzas from here on out!

Chargrilled eggplant and zucchini, topped with nuts and served with a flavour-packed homemade romesco sauce is a dreamy nibble-platter recipe.

This roasted eggplant with spiced lamb is a stand out winner for a quick and easy midweek dinner.

Pork with eggplant (muu pad makeua)

This Thai dish with succulent baby eggplants, tender snake beans and plenty of spiced pork mince is great as part of a banquet-style spread, or served with noodles as a light dinner.

Soba noodles with pork, eggplant and chilli

Soba noodles are a popular buckwheat staple in Japan, though can refer to any thin noodle.

Beef and eggplant bake with polenta crust

This scrumptious beef and eggplant bake is similar to a Greek moussaka but with a cheesy polenta topping.

Lamb & eggplant pies with fetta crust

Who doesn’t love a good meat pie?

A rich, fragrant and warming slow-cooked lamb and eggplant curry that will melt in your mouth.

Beef and eggplant tagine

Crisp parmesan chicken with eggplant salad

Lamb with crumbed eggplant and pesto

This lamb, eggplant and prune tagine is rich, unctuous and utterly delicious. Best served on a pile of fluffy couscous with preserved lemon.

Spiced chicken roasted with eggplant

Veal and eggplant parmigiana

Rich eggplant and tender veal make this parmigiana recipe an enduring classic, fresh sage and bocconcini finish the dish beautifully. This is one of those dishes that quickly become a firm family favourite.

Falafel with eggplant puree & tomato salsa

Crunchy falafel contrast beautifully with creamy eggplant puree & fresh tomato salsa. You could even make your own falafel if you prefer.

Tian of vegetables with herbs and parmesan

Vegetable tian is a delicious side dish year-round. It’s healthy, easy to make, and so pretty to look at.

Lamb and baby eggplant curry with cashew and coconut

A rich, fragrant lamb and baby eggplant curry with cashew and coconut.

Feed the family with this eggplant ma po tofu – tasty, wholesome and full of authentic Asian flavours!

Sink your fork through a buttery, golden crust to reveal the delicious, hearty centre of this eggplant and mushroom pie. We’ve added pasta pieces into the filling for extra texture, flavour and comfort!

Feed the family with this fresh wholesome stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms – super quick and simple, and loaded with delicious Asian flavour!

An eggplant collection wouldn’t be complete without the classic moussaka. This traditional Greek recipe takes time to assemble – but it’s definitely worth the effort.

Use this eggplant spread on sandwiches for an easy way to add extra vegies to your day.

Like a deconstructed version of the classic Greek dish, these moussaka stacks with lemon-yoghurt dressing are lighter than the original, and just as tasty.

These crispy eggplant fritters are the perfect bite-sized snack.

These succulent, tasty and filling stuffed eggplant halves are a great way of using up leftover bolognese sauce.

Thin slices of eggplant make ideal eggplant chips – just salt, pat dry and shallow fry!

This kumara, eggplant and coconut curry is a mild and tender dish perfect for a chilly night in.

Slender lebanese eggplants are used in this delicious walnut and miso-filled eggplant recipe, making it a perfect shareable side dish.

Until this recipe we bet you never knew how snug a slice of eggplant fit on top of a tender pork schnitzel! This pork and eggplant parmigiana bake is a rich and eye-catching dinner you need to try.

This lamb shanks and eggplant stew is cooked in a slow cooker for meat that falls off the bone and meltingly tender eggplant.