Most Popular Eggplant Recipes (13 recipes!)
Delicious eggplants are in season! Try any of these 13 Most Popular Eggplant Recipes. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to cook up some new recipes, summertime is the peak season for eggplants. Plus, we have gluten-free options, too.
Most Popular Eggplant Recipes
Today, we featured our most popular eggplant recipes. Plus, we included our recipe for How To Roast Eggplants in our recipe card below!
This is the perfect time to try out some of our most popular eggplant recipes! Take a look and see if any of these 13 eggplant recipes will inspire you.
What To Look For When Buying Eggplants?
When shopping for eggplants, here are some good tips to remember:
- Color: Make sure to choose eggplants with bright, shiny skin and no blemishes.
- Touch: They need to be firm to the touch.
- Weight: Plus, they need to feel lightweight when you pick them up. If you notice the eggplant is very heavy, don’t buy it. It means the flesh is loaded with seeds! Those seeds are bitter and will ruin the flavor of any dish.
- What If? If you do come home with eggplants and you start cutting or slicing and find out they contain too many seeds, it’s best to cut most of those seeds out and discard them.
13 Most Popular Eggplant Recipes to Choose from…
Here are some of our favorite eggplant recipes for easy entertaining. These 13 eggplant recipes are fresh, delicious-tasting, and have the ease of “make-ahead” preparation, allowing you more free time to enjoy your family and guests!
QUICK NOTE: The links for each recipe are underlined & in titles are in color!
1. Roasted Eggplant Parm – Lightened! ~ Our lighter version of eggplant parm is FABULOUS! A new and delicious way to enjoy eggplant parm is without all the extra fat and calories from its original – and it’s still big on flavor! Super easy too.
2. Easy Stuffed Mini Eggplants ~ One bite and you are going to be hooked on these stuffed mini eggplants! Baked with savory Italian ingredients, most from the pantry, this dish is irresistible and never disappoints.
3. Spaghetti with Roasted Eggplant Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella ~ A light summer pasta dish that incorporates fresh vegetables along with little bocconcini balls makes this meal amazingly delicious! Flavorful and satisfying, everyone will come back for more.
4. Easy Baked Ratatouille ~ A popular French stew, Ratatouille is baked, making it easier and tastier than ever before. Best of all, it’s low in calories, gluten-free, vegan, and delicious!
5. Eggplant Rollatini -Lightened!
Our recipe for eggplant rollatini creates a very light and delicate texture without sacrificing flavor. And gluten-free. So yummy, you can eat at least 4 – guilt-free!
6. Best Eggplant “Manicotti” Casserole
Swap out the pasta for our easy version of eggplant manicotti! A scrumptious dish to eat gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly, and one your family and friends will go bonkers for.
7. Individual Roasted Eggplant Parmigiana
Seriously, these are going to blow your mind! Individual eggplant parmigiana is the coolest way to serve these delicious eggplant servings. Served in stacks of two and topped with melted, grated cheese… it’s SO good and so delicious! You have to make them!
8. Italian Savory Eggplant Tart (+video)
A delicious appetizer or main dish, it’s loaded with layers of eggplant, two types of cheese, dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. All baked in a flaky, crispy pastry crust! So delicious, everyone will ask for the recipe!
9. Homemade Lasagna with Eggplant and Spinach
This lasagna is loaded with roasted eggplant and baby spinach, making it amazingly low-calorie, high in protein, and delicious! Simple, delicious, and made with no-boil noodles, this lasagna is put together with a few easy steps.
10. Roasted Eggplant Meatballs
These are the BEST vegetarian “meatless” Meatballs! Loaded with roasted eggplant, grated cheese, eggs, cooked quinoa, and breadcrumbs, these eggplant “meatballs” become incredibly moist and delicious.
11. Pasta alla Nonna
An exquisite Sicilian dish that is made with roasted eggplants, tomato sauce, penne pasta, cheeses, crushed red pepper, and fresh basil. All baked in a casserole until the cheese melts perfectly. YUM! A delicious meal your family will go bonkers for. 😉
12. Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan ~ Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan consists of layered roasted eggplant with tomato sauce, cheese, and fresh basil. These are easy and simple to prepare and bake! A wonderful side dish to serve all season long.
13. Mom’s Best Eggplant Parmesan ~ A gluten-free recipes, this eggplant parmesan is made with chopped eggplants lightly sautéed until golden brown, then topped with a layer of fresh marinara sauce, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and fresh basil. It’s simple, easy, and delicious!! Mom’s recipe makes a very light, and very tasty Eggplant Parmesan.
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Don’t Forget! If you try any of our most popular eggplant recipes, let us know and leave a comment with a star⭐ rating below. We’d love to hear from you!
Most Popular Eggplant Recipes: How to Roast Eggplant?
10 Most Popular Eggplant Recipes! So this is a perfect time to dish up some of our Most Popular Eggplant Recipes! But here is a simple recipe for How to roast eggplant?
Ingredients
- 2 medium size eggplants ( about 1 pound)
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. (232C).
- Cut and chop eggplant into 1-inch cubes or pieces and transfer them to a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt over them, then with some fresh cracked black pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven and use a spatula to turn them over and continue to bake for additional 10 to 15 minutes, until they are golden brown and fork-tender.
- Remove and serve or use it with some of most popular eggplant recipes!
Notes
Make sure the eggplants are fully cooked, otherwise they will turn out tough instead of tender and if undercooked they will turn out bitter, with an unpleasant taste.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 4.8gCarbohydrates: 4.5gFiber: 2.7gSugar: 2.3gProtein: .7g
Well, friends… that’s it for now!
Happy Baking and Cooking! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
xo Anna and Liz
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Oh yes i love eggplant! So tender and delicious! I have made a few of your eggplant recipes and find them wonderfully tasty.
cheers
So glad to hear! Thank you Sherry! Have a great week, and keep on cooking. 🙂 ❤️