Are you looking for inspiration for cooking with eggplants? You've come to the right place! These delightful vegan eggplant recipes are easy to make, healthy, vibrant, and satiating.
We've listed 25 of the best eggplant (aubergine) recipes from all over the internet that will help you cook healthy plant-based dinners with loads of umami flavor! Browse through this list, and take your pick: from fiber-rich eggplant salads, and nourishing dinners with healthy plant-based protein - all of them nutritious yet fulfilling. Let's cook those eggplants and make these homemade vegan meals that will nourish and energize you.
BEST VEGAN EGGPLANT RECIPES
1. Eggplant caponata (eggplant salad)
We start this list with an Italian eggplant salad (eggplant caponata), a healthy recipe with notes of sweet and sour flavor. We make it with oven-baked eggplant in less than 45 minutes. Serve it as a vegetable starter or as a main meal with bread and a chickpea socca.
2. Vegan eggplant parmigiana
This vegan eggplant parmigiana is a creamy and indulgent dish. It is super tasty, rich, creamy, and healthy since the eggplant is baked and not fried. As a cheese substitute, we use a vegan homemade parmesan. Simple and affordable, yet incredibly satiating.
3. Tofu cream cheese with roasted eggplant
This 5-minute tofu cream cheese is easy to make. You can easily flavor the basic recipe of this vegan cream cheese with many vegetables like roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, or steamed artichokes.
4. Couscous with roasted vegetables
Couscous with vegetables is a delicious way of enjoying couscous. This is an easy recipe that you can make in less than 30 minutes, with seasonal veggies and herbs.
5. Marinated teriyaki eggplant
Tamsin made a wonderful version of marinated eggplant that comes out meaty and healthy and can charm even the biggest eggplant skeptic. We're certainly trying this easy marined teriyaki eggplant and serving it with a side of basmati rice.
6. Vegan Japanese eggplant meatballs
Another delicious Japanese-inspired recipe and a perfect way to substitute meat. Valentina made these vibrant eggplant meatballs that are covered in a homemade teriyaki sauce and surely leave vegans and non-vegans happy and satiated.
7. Vegan Persian eggplant stew
Our sun-dried tomato pesto is a quick, yet delicious recipe for a rich, nutty, flavourful pesto that you can use as a spread, dip, or condiment for a quick zucchini noodles dish.
8. Vegan eggplant 'unagi'
Here's a delicious suggestion for how to make vegan eel with glazed and caramelized eggplant. Lisa's easy recipe requires just 20 minutes of cooking and you can serve the vegan unagi with a bowl of cooked rice and seaweed.
9. Vegan eggplant BLT sandwich
This charred and crunchy eggplant bacon makes a salty addition to Tamsin's vegan eggplant BLT sandwich. The vegan bacon is perfectly paired with fresh lettuce and tomato and is a good lunch box idea or light dinner recipe.
10. Fried eggplant with rice and tomatoes
A simple, honest, and super healthy recipe. These fried eggplants with rice and tomatoes can be paired with your favorite topping or eaten as is; wonderfully simple and whole-food plant-based.
11. Chopped eggplant, almond and herb salad
Paleo-friendly, gluten-free and vegan, this chopped eggplant salad is a healthy and super easy (only 18-mins cooking) recipe. We're eating this salad in summer with toasted slices of sourdough bread, YUM.
12. Vegan eggplant rollups
René's beautiful vegan eggplant rollups are perfect for a romantic Sunday dinner. These roll-ups contain a delightful combination of cauliflower rice and vegan parmesan. Pair with a marinara sauce for the ultimate Italian vibe and a candlelight-friendly dinner.
13. Vegan eggplant parmesan subs
Another Italian-inspired recipe that is also the perfect vegan comfort food; Ashley's vegan eggplant parmesan subs. Simple and easy-to-find ingredients make up the eggplant parmesan patties and marinara sauce - a scrumptious vegan meal.
Get the recipe @eatfigsnotpigs
14. Eggplant pizza
Sarah made a wonderful vegan pizza with roasted eggplant and sweet caramelized onions. This eggplant pizza is not only beautiful but also satiating and easy to make.
15. Vegan eggplant shakshuka with tofu scramble
Technically a breakfast recipe, but we like the combination of tofu scramble and eggplant shakshuka so much that we'd eat it for dinner. Less than 30 mins cooking is required and this eggplant-tomato dish is ready.
Get the recipe @sweetsimplevegan
16. Eggplant puttanesca
With only 25 minutes of cooking, you can get this Italian pasta on the table with eggplants, olives and capers.
17. Eggplant dip with walnuts and tahini
Inspiered by eggplant baba ghanoush, Laura created this luxurious and rich eggplant dip, perfect as a starter or with pita. We absolutely love the combination of baked eggplant with toasted walnuts, a definite must try!
18. Grilled eggplant tahini satay kebab
Looking for a vegan barbecue recipe that will please vegans and non-vegans? These grilled eggplant tahini satay kebab are fun to eat and with their caramelized and charred flavor they're a sure crowd pleaser.
19. Middle eastern eggplant wrap
A wonderful combination of lemon coleslaw, tahini sauce and roasted eggplant make this middle eastern wrap a sure dinner-winner. Only 30 minutes cooking time is required and with Sylvia's recipe, you get a healthy and vibrant meal in one wrap.
20. Vegan eggplant gyros
Another eggplant wrap that we're super excited to try is Alexandra's vegan eggplant gyros with a scrumptious hummus and dill sauce. It's picnic-friendly, and a perfect lunch box idea, we can't wait to try it.
21. Vegan eggplant sushi bowls
Here's a refreshing and colorful bowl of eggplant, mango, and edamame. We love Gina's version of these miso eggplant sushi bowls with rice, broiled Japanese eggplant, and delicious edamame hummus.
Get the recipe @healthylittlevittles
22. Eggplant lentil curry
Comforting, fresh and satiating, here's a new version of a vegan curry: a creamy eggplant lentil curry. Megan's version is a delightful combination of eggplant, jalapenos and red lentils - a protein-rich but light dinner favorite.
23. Miso-glazed eggplants
Charred eggplants with a sweet and salty dressing, a perfect base for any kind of topping, and plant-based protein. It's a quick 30-minute meal and the eggplants go well with a serving of basmati rice.
24. Lebanese baba ghanoush
Yumna always makes beautiful food and this authentic Lebanese eggplant baba ghanoush is no exception! Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions make this baba ghanoush recipe one of our absolute favorites.
25. Roasted vegetables with Italian seasoning
Easy roasted eggplant and vegetables that take just 30 minutes of cooking time and make a healthy side for any main dish.
HOW TO SERVE EGGPLANT RECIPES:
Now that you've gotten some veggie-packed dinner ideas, you can easily complement these eggplant meals with a serving of plant-based protein:
- Top any of these dishes with crunchy fried tofu, an easy recipe ready in just 20 minutes.
- Serve your eggplant dish with grilled or fried marinated tofu, a perfectly spiced and chewy topping.
- Prefer an air fryer or oven? No problem, try our crunchy air fryer tofu or this jerky baked tofu.
MORE VEGGIE-PACKED AND HEALTHY MEALS:
- 25 best vegan salads
- Best vegetable sides for any main meal
- 30 best vegan mushroom recipes
- 35 best vegan beginner recipes
- 30 raw vegan recipes you need to try
HOW TO STORE THESE EGGPLANT MEALS
- How to store: Most of these meals can keep for 2-3 days in the fridge if stored in an air-tight container.
- How to reheat: Warm them up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Before serving garnish with your preferred topping.
- How to freeze: You can also freeze these meals for up to 3 months. To freeze, let them cool down first, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow the food to expand. Thaw in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with your preferred herbs.
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Best Vegan Eggplant Recipes
Ingredients
- Pick your favorite eggplant recipe from the list, try something new
- Read the recipe for ingredients required
- Make your new vegan eggplant recipe!
Instructions
- How to store: Most of these meals can keep for 2-3 days in the fridge, if stored in an air-tight container.
- How to reheat: Warm them up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Before serving garnish with your preferred topping.
- How to freeze: You can also freeze these meals for up to 3 months. To freeze, let them cool down first, then transfer to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow the food to expand. Thaw in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with your preferred herbs.
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Ann
Where are the 25 easy eggplant recipes?
Ann
I found the recipes above.
Louise
Hi Ann, glad you found the recipes, I'll be sure to include a clearer explanation in the intro. Have a wonderful day! Cheers, Louise