15 Easy Eggplant Recipes

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

Get the Recipe: Eggplant and Tofu Stir-Fry

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. It 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.

Get the recipe: Eggplant Parmesan Rollatini

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

Get the recipe: Eggplant Pasta Salad

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

Get the recipe: Spicy Eggplant With Cauliflower and Basil

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

Get the recipe: Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil

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

Get the recipe: Eggplant Lasagna With Herbed Ricotta and Asiago

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

Get the recipe: Penne With Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

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

Get the recipe: Bulgur Wheat Salad With Tomato and Eggplant

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.

Get the recipe: Halibut With Grilled Eggplant Salad

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

Get the recipe: Fettuccine With Spinach, Ricotta, and Grilled Eggplant

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

Get the recipe: Eggplant Caviar

Get the recipe: Tortellini With Eggplant and Peppers

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

Get the recipe: Grilled Eggplant Provolone

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

Get the recipe: Roasted Baby Eggplant

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

Get the recipe: Ratatouille

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