18 inspirational eggplant recipes for awesome lunch and dinner are dedicated to people who love eggplant (aubergine) but want to upgrade their skills or try something new.
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Here are the lists:
1. Eggplant with Buckwheat and Tomato Sauce
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Eggplant stuffed with buckwheat, feta cheese and served with light tomato sauce. Wonderful, healthy vegetarian main dish recipe that’s easy to make.
2. Healthy Quinoa-Stuffed Eggplant
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Healthy Quinoa-Stuffed Eggplant, a delicious appetizer that is low carb, low calorie and
3. Eggplant Tomato Caprese Stacks {Low-Carb}
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Eggplant Tomato Caprese Stacks is a lovely low-carb and gluten-free vegetarian dinner, perfect for summer night entertaining!
4. Rigatoni Pasta Alla Parmigiana Recipe (Alla Siciliana)
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This rich and tasty vegetarian rigatoni pasta
5. Roasted Eggplant And Tomato Pasta With Caramelized Onions
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Savory roasted eggplant, umami-rich roasted tomatoes, briny capers, and sweet caramelized onions make this comforting veggie-packed pasta a must-have weeknight dinner.
6. Easy Vegan Eggplant Meatballs Spaghetti
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Roasted eggplants have this amazing texture and fairly neutral flavor, so with proper seasoning they can be turned into many tasty things. If you would like to try eggplants for the first time or just looking for recipes using eggplants, this vegan meatball recipe might be exactly what you need.
7. Baba Ganoush Recipe (Roasted Eggplant Dip)
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Baba Ganoush is a delicious Mediterranean style vegan roasted eggplant dip. It is a perfect dipping sauce for vegetable sticks, pita bread or any deep-fried snacks. The smoked flavor and smooth texture of Baba Ganoush along with its earthy, natural ingredients make the dip our all-time favorite.
8. Easy Baingan Bharta (Fire Roasted Eggplant Curry)
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Baingan
9. Tomato Basil Eggplant Noodles
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This simple recipe for eggplant noodles is tossed with a quick tomato basil sauce and lots of parmesan cheese for a fresh summer meatless meal.
10. Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach and Ricotta
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Eggplant r
11. Tofu Eggplant Curry (Vegan-Friendly)
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Healthy and delicious Tofu Eggplant Curry is a tasty recipe that you can feel good about eating, plus it’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Made with curry powder, coconut milk, and spinach, this is a great weeknight dinner that comes together in 30 minutes.
12. Eggplant and Red Pepper Spread – Instant Pot
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Eggplant and red pepper spread is a piquant ratatouille of soft-cooked eggplant, red peppers, and tomatoes with a perfect balance of spicy-tangy flavors and a hint of sweetness.
13. Vegan Eggplant Sandwich
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This vegan eggplant sandwich is so delicious that you’ll keep making it over and over again. Layers of smoky and fresh vegetables are packed in panini bread, then toasted till perfection! Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, and lunches on the go!
14. Eggplant Caponata-A Roasted Version!
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This recipe for Eggplant Caponata is a delicious, non-traditional Italian appetizer made with roasted eggplant, olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, pine nuts, and capers. This baked Eggplant appetizer provides a different take on the Sicilian classic -simultaneously sweet and sour, with just one bite, you’re hooked!
15. Paleo Chinese Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
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Paleo Chinese Eggplant in Garlic Sauce with buttery and melt-in-your-mouth eggplants, braised in a garlic sauce. This eggplant recipe is vinegary, naturally sweet, and savory, plus it’s Paleo, Whole30, and gluten-free.
16. Italian Eggplant Pie
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An easy Savory Pie, the perfect way to use up summer eggplant. Layers of eggplant, two types of cheese, spices and dried tomatoes. The perfect combination for an appetizer or main dish.
17. Deep Fried Battered Eggplant Sticks
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Another favorite vegetable of mine for summer is eggplant, and I think the best way to serve eggplant is to deep fry them, for example in this deep-fried battered eggplant sticks. I think of eggplant sticks as a less carb alternative to french fries, so sometimes I make this to go with burgers and such. Of course, they are great as an appetizer with your favorite dip too!
18. Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry With Enoki Mushrooms
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This spicy eggplant stir fry looks like a noodle dish but those gorgeous silky strands are enoki mushrooms! Perfectly gluten-free and low in carbohydrates, this noodle-not-noodle stir-fry is vegan and shove-in-to-your-face delicious.