26 of the Easiest-Ever Eggplant Recipes

This elegant eggplant tart recipe is easy, fresh, and incredibly flavorful. The thinly-sliced eggplant melts into the buttery pastry, and the thin slices of lemon brightens up every bite. And did we mention the slices of feta? This flavorful tart is the star of any dinner party as a veggie main, or slice into small squares for a bite-sized appetizer.

In this Asian-inspired recipe, the eggplants roast at high heat, making the outside skin crispy and the inside succulent. The rich miso dressing gives it a salty umami flavor that's sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve alongside a piece of fish or meat for an easy and impressive meal.

Give eggplant parmesan a twist-literally-by rolling the ricotta mixture inside each pre-baked eggplant slice before topping with marinara sauce and freshly grated mozzarella. This eggplant recipe has all the cheesy, sauce-y goodness you'd expect from lasagna, but without the heaviness of pasta noodles. Bake until browned and bubbly, then serve warm to guests.

Here, fresh eggplant, shredded chicken, and salty capers come together to create a delicious (and surprising) topping for pizza.

To make this delicious dip, you'll simply stir mint jelly with yogurt sauce and serve it with crispy eggplant rounds. The mint jelly adds a fresh herbal twist, plus welcome sweetness to balance out the crunchy coating on the eggplant rounds.

Alongside this delicious burger recipe comes crispy eggplant fries. The key to the coating on these crispy on the outside and tender on the inside fries, is a bath in frothed egg whites and then a toss in panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs. It's easy, but with complex flavors-the best kind of entertaining recipe.

Let the eggplant shine in this simple grilled salad recipe. To avoid any bitterness, choose young, smaller eggplants that don't have a lot of seeds. This recipe utilizes more fresh summer produce, but feel free to vary the other vegetables depending on the season.

For a fun alternative to salsa or hummus, serve this dip made from roasted eggplant, onion, garlic, and parsley.

Serve this creamy roasted eggplant dip with pita chips, crudité or tortilla chips for a party-pleasing dish. The base of roasted eggplant is fairly versatile, so feel free to play around with the spices to achieve a different flavor profile depending on what else is on your menu.

Who doesn't love pasta salad? Salty olives and feta cheese combined with fresh tomatoes, chewy pasta, and tender cubes of roasted eggplant make this the perfect satisfying and healthy lunch or dinner. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together, so make extra and eat well all week long!

For those days when you're just craving a sandwich, this open-faced melt will do the trick. Grilling thick slices of country bread and melting mozzarella over the top elevates the humble sammie into an elegant meal you would be proud to serve to anyone (or keep all to yourself).

The ricotta will soften a little as it comes into contact with the warm pasta, adding a little creaminess to the final dish.

This tasty grilled eggplant dish comes together in no time at all. While you already have the grill on, throw on a piece of meat or fish for an easy and complete meal.

For a no-fuss meal, grill the fish and eggplant together, then drizzle with a no-cook dressing of rice vinegar, ginger, jalapeño, and soy sauce.

Nutty and nutritious, bulgur bulks up this simple side dish with tender slices of baked eggplant.

Using only one large skillet, this vegetarian one-pot meal makes cleanup a snap. That, combined with its nutritious ingredients (eggplant and peppers), translates to a winning dish for the whole family.

What's better than a creamy crowd-pleasing dip recipe that's as healthy as it is delicious? Simply mix together cheese, herbs, and a few other ingredients before cooking in the oven, when eggplant roasts to tender and silky.

Add a sliced chili to this vegetarian stir-fry for a boost of heat.

Red curry paste provides the heat in an Asian-inspired vegetarian meal.

This picnic-ready salad is loaded with ingredients that pack a punch, including capers, pine nuts, and sautéed tomatoes and eggplant.

Serve this fresh, summery dish with plain yogurt to balance out the warming curry sauce.

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Broiled eggplant slices stand in for traditional noodles in this meatless make-ahead dish.

Instead of basil, sprinkle with fresh mint for an unexpected hint of cool, tingly flavor.

Eggplant halves become the main attraction when grilled and topped with melted, bubbly provolone cheese.

Stuff the eggplant with lemons, garlic, and oregano to allow their pungent flavors to permeate the entire dish.

This rustic French classic is chock-full of healthy summer veggies, including zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and-of course-eggplant.

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