20 Easy Eggplant Recipes

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Photos of some of our easy eggplant recipes where this versatile veggie shines – dips, sides, mains, and more

Not sure what to do with your eggplant? That will soon change! We’ve gathered 20 EASY eggplant recipes where this versatile veggie shines. Find creamy dips, simple sides, and flavor-filled mains. Scroll through to get inspired!

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Dips

Dipping a radish slice in a bowl of Baba Ganoush
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Simple Baba Ganoush
Simple 5-ingredient baba ganoush that doesn’t require a grill or gas stove. This new method saves you time and energy and is JUST as delicious — if not more — than the original. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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Plate of sliced cucumbers, pita, and a bowl of Smoky Harissa Eggplant Dip
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Smoky Harissa Eggplant Dip
9-ingredient savory eggplant dip with smoked paprika and spicy harissa paste. A subtly spiced dip loaded with flavor and nutrients. The perfect side dish or appetizer.
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Spoon in a bowl of Creamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Dip
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Creamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Dip (Kashke Bademjan)
A healthier, simple version of the Persian eggplant dip known as Borani or Kashke Bademjan. Creamy, sweet, and so satisfying. Plus, it’s healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-optional.
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Sides

Cubed roasted eggplant on a baking sheet
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Perfect Roasted Eggplant (Tender, Caramelized!)
An easy, step-by-step recipe for oven-roasted eggplant! It’s tender, caramelized, versatile, and perfect every time! Just 3 ingredients and 30 minutes required.
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Wood platter filled with Vegan Jerk Eggplant slices over white rice
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Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant (30 Minutes!)
Spicy Jamaican jerk spiced grilled eggplant! Ready in 30 minutes, incredibly flavorful, and the perfect plant-based side dish!
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Slices of Smoky Grilled Eggplant on a cutting board
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Smoky Grilled Eggplant
20-minute grilled eggplant seasoned with smoky spices, infused with coconut aminos for extra flavor, and grilled to perfection. The perfect flavorful side!
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Platter of our flavorful Vegan Eggplant Mini Pizzas
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Crispy Gluten-Free Eggplant Pizzas
Crispy 10-ingredient eggplant pizzas that are gluten-free and vegan! Cornmeal and vegan parmesan crusted, baked till crispy, a delicious side or main!
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Mains

Using chopsticks to pick up a piece of Sesame Tofu
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Sesame Eggplant & Almond Butter Tofu Bowls
Hearty, flavorful, 30-minute Asian-inspired bowl with crispy almond butter tofu and sesame stir-fried eggplant!
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Holding a slice of bread topped with skillet ratatouille and eggs
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Skillet Ratatouille & Eggs (1-Pan Meal!)
1-pan skillet meal featuring saucy ratatouille topped with perfectly cooked eggs! An easy, satisfying twist on the classic French dish. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Skillet of our white bean eggplant caponata
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White Bean Eggplant Caponata (1 Pan!)
Easy eggplant caponata with white beans for added protein & fiber! A satisfying, plant-based meal with just 1 pan and 10 ingredients required. Delicious with pasta, polenta, bread, potatoes, and more!
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Drizzling tahini sauce over a Mediterranean nourish bowl
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Easy Mediterranean-Inspired Nourish Bowls
Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowls with roasted eggplant, chickpeas, lemon rice, tomato-cucumber salad, and creamy tahini sauce. A fresh, flavorful, plant-based bowl that's easy to make!
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Plate of Moroccan Eggplant Tomato Stew with fresh parsley served over white rice
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Moroccan-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew
Moroccan-spiced tomato stew with roasted eggplant, smoky spices, and chickpeas! An incredibly comforting, satisfying 10-ingredient meal inspired by the flavors of zaalouk. 
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Bowl of our delicious veggie-packed Red Coconut Curry with Chickpeas
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Coconut Red Curry with Chickpeas
A flavorful 1-pot red curry with coconut milk, bell pepper, eggplant, bamboo shoots, and chickpeas! Full of plant-based protein and fiber.
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Overhead shot of a plate of miso-glazed salmon, eggplant, and broccolini
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Miso-Glazed Salmon & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet pan meal with salmon, eggplant, and broccolini coated in a gingery miso glaze. An easy, satisfying weeknight dinner with just 10 ingredients required!
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Plate of Crispy Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan alongside fettucine noodles and marinara
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Crispy Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan
Crispy, vegan, gluten-free eggplant parmesan made with 10 simple ingredients! The perfect flavorful, plant-based entrée for Italian night!
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Plate of pasta topped with marinara and Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Simple 10-ingredient vegan parmesan that yields perfectly crispy, savory eggplant that pairs perfectly with red sauce and the pasta of your choice! A healthy filling dinner even picky eaters will love.
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Using a fork to slice off a bite of an Eggplant Lasagna Roll-Up
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Eggplant Lasagna Roll Ups
EASY, 10-ingredient vegan lasagna roll ups made with a flavorful, protein-rich tofu filling rolled up into roasted eggplant slices! Healthy, rich in whole foods, and so satisfying.
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Skillet of 1-Pot Vegan Pasta made with mushrooms and eggplant
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1-Pot Vegan Pasta
Healthy 1-pot vegan pasta with sautéed mushrooms and eggplant. Easy, customizable, and super delicious.
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Plate with a slice of Lentil & Eggplant Lasagna topped with fresh basil
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Lentil & Eggplant Lasagna
Satisfying, healthy eggplant lasagna with lentil marinara. Made with just 10 ingredients, this is the perfect plant-based, gluten-free entrée!
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Spoon in a skillet of Dairy-Free Stuffed Shells topped with fresh basil
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Vegan Stuffed Shells with Roasted Eggplant
Simple stuffed shells with a dairy-free tofu-eggplant-pesto filling. 8 ingredients, vegan, and so delicious.
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If you try any of these easy eggplant recipes, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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