In the late summer, vegetables like eggplants start to show up in farmer’s markets and green grocers. With such a wealth of these little beauties, you might be looking for some inspiration. Lucky for you, we’ve got some ideas.
Cedar-Plank Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
: Randazzo & Blau
1/14
A modern take on breaded and fried eggplant Parmesan builds layers of smoky, grilled eggplant, fresh basil, and creamy burrata. It's subtle and superb.
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Eggplant Soup with Lamb
: America’s Test Kitchen
2/14
Warming spices in this eggplant, lamb, and tomato soup add layers of flavor and complexity that make it taste like it takes all day—it doesn't.
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Eggplant Kebabs
: Nina Olsson
3/14
A healthy, veggie-packed dinner that's most magnificent during the height of summer. No turning on the stove required.
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Eggplant Shakshuka
: Mowie Kay
4/14
The sultry, smoky flavor of ras el hanout permeates this simple supper of eggs in tomato sauce, which takes on more sustenance than usual thanks to late-summer eggplant.
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Miso-Glazed Eggplant
: Lisa Linder
5/14
Here's a vegan recipe for roasted eggplant slicked with a salty sweet miso-glaze that's a veritable umami-bomb. Even those of us who aren't vegan are devouring it and asking for more.
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Eggplant Caponata
: Edward Pond
6/14
Eggplant, celery, fennel, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, olives, raisins, and pine nuts, oh my! Sicilian heaven in the form of a pleasingly tart side dish of sorts.
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Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella
: Oran Tantapakul
7/14
Jumble together pasta, tomatoes, eggplant, ooey gooey mozzarella, and a splash of cream in just 35 minutes. Jamie Oliver's quick pasta dinner also makes a mean casserole.
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Moutabal ~ Roasted Eggplant, Yogurt, and Tahini Dip
: Jeroen van der Spek
8/14
A staple of Syrian snacking, moutabal is smoky and richly flavored. Spread it on everything that needs a pick-me-up of the delicious kind—you'll never have a boring lunch again.
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Sambal Eggplant
: Ben Cole
9/14
Sambal eggplant is an iconic Southeast Asian food because of its spicy, sweet flavors. Few ingredients and simple prep make it easy.
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Eggplant Timbale
: Tina Rupp
10/14
It may be a tad boring looking from the outside, but wait 'til you see what this eggplant timbale is filled with on the inside.
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Eggplant Meatballs
: Workman Publishing Company
11/14
A crisp crust, a tender interior, and an impossibly enticing taste. Smothered in marinara or dolloped with tzatziki, these eggplant meatballs won't disappoint.
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Hakka Eggplant
: Kristin Teig
12/14
Tender eggplant covered in a deeply flavored Hakka sauce that's ready in a snap. Eating your veggies has never been so rewarding.
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Baked Pasta with Tomatoes & Eggplant
: Quentin Bacon
13/14
Cook once. Eat twice. This baked pasta casserole cleverly relies on a big batch of tomato soup as its sauce. Leftover soup means you have lunches done for the rest of the week.
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Eggplant Stew ~ Kawaj
: Liz Clayman
14/14
Simple to make. Comforting as heck. And though you may not have experienced this in your childhood, somehow it still seems to taste like home.
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