Eggplant

Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a species of nightshade grown for its edible fruit. Eggplant is the common name in North America and Australia, while in British English, it is called aubergine. It is known in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Africa as brinjal. The fruit is widely used in cooking.

The eggplant is a delicate, warm-seasoned plant that is grown in tropical and subtropical areas. It is a popular ingredient in many cuisines. The fruit is low in calories and a good source of fiber. It is also a good source of vitamins B1, B6, and potassium.

The eggplant is believed to have originated in India. It was introduced to China in the 5th century and to Europe in the 14th century. The word eggplant is first recorded in English in the late 18th century.

Advice

When making eggplant, it is important to remember that eggplant can be quite bitter and spongy if not cooked properly. To get the best results when cooking eggplant, it is best to choose a young and firm eggplant, as well as to salt it before cooking to draw out the bitterness. Additionally, before cooking, you should slice the eggplant into even slices or cubes, and it is best to avoid over-cooking the eggplant as it will become too soft and mushy. Finally, it is also important to remember to season your eggplant with spices and herbs for the best flavor.

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Recipes

 

Maureen Abood’s Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine Nuts

5/5 - 1592 votes

• black pepper
• lamb
• tomato sauce
• onion
• mozzarella cheese
• pine nut
• butter
• cinnamon
• salt
• garlic
• eggplant
• olive oil

 

Gochujang-Glazed Eggplant With Fried Scallions

5/5 - 1543 votes

• asian eggplant
• soy sauce
• salt
• sesame oil
• olive oil
• gochujang
• garlic
• dark brown sugar
• green onion

 

Grilled Eggplant Salad

5/5 - 1366 votes

• black pepper
• caper
• pita bread
• eggplant
• plum tomato
• red wine vinegar
• oregano
• salt
• garlic
• parsley
• olive oil

 

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

5/5 - 1103 votes

• salt
• mirin
• sake
• sugar
• sesame oil
• yellow miso
• japanese eggplant

 

Smoky Eggplant Soup

5/5 - 1048 votes

• salt
• za atar
• lemon zest
• cayenne pepper
• onion
• eggplant
• parsley
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• garlic

 

Mark Bittman’s Eggplant Parmesan

4/5 - 2156 votes

• parsley
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• onion
• eggplant
• plum tomato

 

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Chermoula Eggplant With Bulgur and Yogurt

5/5 - 911 votes

• salt
• bulgur
• chili flake
• sweet paprika
• lemon juice
• greek yogurt
• raisin
• green olife
• almond
• cilantro
• mint
• preserved lemon peel
• coriander
• cumin
• garlic
• eggplant
• water
• olive oil
• green onion
• water

 

Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts

4/5 - 575 votes

• pepper
• lamb
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• cinnamon
• sugar
• tamarind concentrate
• eggplant
• onion
• cinnamon
• cumin
• sweet paprika
• parsley
• tomato paste
• pine nut
• salt

 

Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes With Runny Eggs

5/5 - 690 votes

• black pepper
• hot sauce
• lemon
• yogurt
• italian eggplant
• salt
• baharat
• lemon zest
• pine nut
• tomato
• garlic
• herb
• egg
• olive oil

 

Sweet and Sour Eggplant With Garlic Chips

5/5 - 651 votes

• salt
• rice wine vinegar
• cilantro
• red pepper flake
• basil
• sunflower oil
• light brown sugar
• soy sauce
• japanese eggplant
• garlic

 

Spiced Seared Eggplant With Pearl Couscous

4/5 - 1414 votes

• salt
• yogurt
• tomato paste
• cinnamon
• tomato
• onion
• pearl couscou
• cumin
• olive oil
• parsley
• cayenne pepper
• smoked paprika
• eggplant
• garlic

 

Simple Baked Eggplant Recipe

4/5 - 444 votes

• salt
• eggplant
• oil
• water
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• tomato

 

Smoky Eggplant Spread

5/5 - 525 votes

• pita
• salt
• mint
• parsley
• cumin seed
• paprika
• lemon juice
• tahini paste
• cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• eggplant
• garlic

 

Perfect Grilled Eggplant

4/5 - 307 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• eggplant
• water

 

Smoky Eggplant Salad With Yogurt and Mint

5/5 - 402 votes

• red pepper flake
• pomegranate molasses
• mint
• parsley
• mint
• salt
• yogurt
• eggplant
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Roasted Eggplant With Spiced Chickpeas

5/5 - 341 votes

• mint
• salt
• sugar
• yogurt
• pomegranate molasses
• allspice
• cinnamon
• chickpea
• tomato
• onion
• pine nut
• olive oil
• peanut oil
• eggplant
• garlic

 

Pan-Fried Eggplant With Chile, Honey and Ricotta

4/5 - 821 votes

• salt
• salt
• lemon
• red pepper flake
• honey
• japanese
• ricotta cheese
• basil
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Authentic Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana Di Melanzane)

4.5/5 - 172 votes

• mozzarella cheese
• garlic
• basil
• vegetable oil
• onion
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• tomato puree
• egg
• olive oil
• eggplant

 

BA’s Best Eggplant Parmesan

4.6/5 - 173 votes

• EGGPLANT AND ASSEMBLY
• salt
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• oregano
• olive oil
• basil
• panko
• italian eggplant
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• mozzarella cheese
• MARINARA
• salt
• tomato paste
• garlic
• onion
• red pepper flake
• oregano
• white wine
• olive oil
• basil
• tomato
• oil anchovy

 

Eggplant Parmesan

4.98/5 - 243 votes

• panko breadcrumb
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• salt
• basil
• almond milk
• thyme
• oregano
• egg
• balls mozzarella
• eggplant
• pasta sauce
• olive oil
• black pepper

 

Roasted Japanese Eggplant With Crushed Tomato, Pecorino and Thyme

5/5 - 280 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• tomato
• pecorino di fossa
• garlic
• olive oil
• japanese eggplant
• thyme

 

Spicy Eggplant Salad With Sesame Oil

5/5 - 269 votes

• lime juice
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• hot pepper oil
• salt
• serrano chile
• sesame oil
• eggplant
• ginger
• cilantro
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• green onion

 

Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

5/5 - 301 votes

• vegetable oil spray
• eggplant
• onion
• mayonnaise
• italian seasoning
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese

 

Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

3.8/5 - 230 votes

• salt
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• bread crumb
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato paste
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• eggplant
• oregano

 

Bulgogi Eggplant

4/5 - 617 votes

• black pepper
• oil
• asian eggplant
• sugar
• maple syrup
• soy sauce
• green onion
• salt
• garlic powder

 

Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

4/5 - 590 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• oregano
• onion
• ricotta cheese
• anchovy
• grana padano cheese
• pecorino cheese
• smoked mozzarella
• bread crumb
• red pepper
• provolone cheese
• eggplant

 

Grilled Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Salad

5/5 - 204 votes

• VINAIGRETTE AND GARNISH
• romaine lettuce
• lime
• cucumber
• lime juice
• brown sugar
• ginger
• sesame oil
• jalapeño
• green onion
• salt
• sesame seed
• dijon mustard
• rice vinegar
• peanut oil
• cilantro
• MARINADE
• salt
• garlic
• ginger
• sesame oil
• chinese chile paste orteaspoon cayenne
• rice wine
• soy sauce
• eggplant
• peanut oil
• chicken breast

 

Italian-Style Pickled Eggplant (Melanzane Sotto Aceto)

4/5 - 191 votes

• parsley
• mint
• apple cider
• red pepper flake
• bell pepper
• oregano
• olive oil
• water
• garlic
• eggplant
• salt

 

The Best Fried-Eggplant Sandwich

4/5 - 477 votes

• olive oil
• hot cherry pepper
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• italian eggplant
• mayonnaise
• hero roll
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• roast beef

 

Pan-Roasted Eggplant With Peanut-Chile Sauce

4/5 - 466 votes

• salt
• ginger
• garlic
• cilantro
• cumin
• peanut
• eggplant
• green onion
• sambal oelek
• vegetable oil

 

Eggplant Caponata

4/5 - 465 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• green olife
• tomato paste
• bay leaf
• onion
• white wine
• red wine vinegar
• red pepper
• caper
• parsley
• sugar
• eggplant
• celery

 

Fried Eggplant

5/5 - 34 votes

• italian panko bread crumb
• salt
• egg
• eggplant
• cornstarch
• pasta sauce
• lemon
• mozzarella cheese

 

Punjabi Eggplant (Baingan Bharta)

3.5/5 - 232 votes

• garlic paste
• cumin seed
• coriander
• cumin
• garam masala
• salt
• ginger
• tomato
• onion
• coriander
• vegetable oil
• green chile
• eggplant

 

Sichuan Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

4.5/5 - 82 votes

• black pepper
• chili garlic sauce
• chinese red rice vinegar
• chinese rice wine
• vegetable oil
• water
• ginger
• green onion
• sugar
• chicken broth
• cornstarch
• chinese eggplant
• garlic
• ground pork
• dark soy sauce
• light soy sauce

 

Silky Eggplant With Almond Salsa and Yogurt

4/5 - 300 votes

• greek yogurt
• black pepper
• lemon juice
• salt
• pita bread
• olive oil
• serrano pepper
• garlic
• mint
• almond
• red wine vinegar
• italian eggplant
• halloumi cheese

 

Melitzanes Me Feta: Baked Eggplant With Feta Cheese

4.5/5 - 72 votes

• tomato
• feta
• eggplant
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil

 

I Lost My Noodles! Low Carb/South Beach Eggplant Lasagna

5/5 - 148 votes

• cooking spray
• salt
• red wine
• fennel seed
• red pepper flake
• spinach
• tomato
• mushroom
• tomato sauce
• red pepper
• turkey breast
• parmesan cheese
• ricotta cheese
• italian seasoning
• olive oil
• egg
• eggplant
• onion
• mozzarella cheese
• garlic
• green onion

 

Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan With Ground Beef

4.5/5 - 68 votes

• tomato
• tomato paste
• mozzarella cheese
• salt
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• garlic
• eggplant
• vegetable oil

 

Eggplant Salad

4/5 - 245 votes

• cilantro
• chile flake
• garlic
• lime
• eggplant
• brown sugar
• fish sauce

 

Best Baked Eggplant Parmesan

4.94/5 - 63 votes

• all purpose flour
• italian bread crumb
• panko bread crumb
• garlic powder
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• pepper
• pasta sauce
• egg
• eggplant
• mozzarella cheese

 

Adobo-Style Eggplant

4.7/5 - 61 votes

• white rice
• italian eggplant
• black pepper
• salt
• sugar
• soy sauce
• bay leaf
• coconut vinegar
• vegetable oil
• ground pork
• garlic

 

Oven roasted eggplant (aubergine)

5/5 - 62 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• eggplant

 

Eggplants in a North-South Sauce

4/5 - 154 votes

• vegetable stock
• salt
• onion
• japanese eggplant
• skinned urad dal
• cumin seed
• fennel seed
• mustard seed
• nigella seed
• cayenne pepper
• asafetida
• garlic
• tomato
• olive

 

Harissa-Roasted Eggplant With Fried Capers

4.5/5 - 49 votes

• salt
• zest
• greek yogurt
• harissa paste
• cherry
• dill
• olive oil
• japanese eggplant
• caper
• garlic

 

Eggplant Salad With Mustard-Miso Dressing

4/5 - 143 votes

• lemon
• cayenne pepper
• eggplant
• dijon mustard
• soy sauce
• white

 

Eggplant Recipes: Baked Eggplant Parmesan

5/5 - 46 votes

• panko breadcrumb
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• salt
• basil
• almond milk
• thyme
• oregano
• egg
• balls mozzarella
• eggplant
• pasta sauce
• olive oil
• black pepper

 

Mashed Eggplant With Capers, Scallions and Parsley

4/5 - 122 votes

• baguette toast
• olive oil
• salt
• parsley
• green onion
• lemon zest
• garlic
• caper
• cayenne pepper
• eggplant
• pomegranate molasses
• yogurt
• lemon juice

 

Trini Stewed Eggplant

4.7/5 - 33 votes

• citrusy chicken thigh
• salt
• globe eggplant
• tabasco
• madras curry powder
• vegetable oil
• garlic

 

Moussaka - Eggplant With Ground Beef (or Lamb) and Cheese

4/5 - 56 votes

• tomato
• tomato sauce
• milk
• ground beef
• garlic powder
• salt
• oregano
• pepper
• egg
• eggplant
• all purpose flour
• butter
• cheddar cheese
• cinnamon

 

Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils Recipe

4.7/5 - 17 votes

• Lentils
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• de puy lentil
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• bay leaf
• carrot
• celery
• vegetable stock
• garlic
• Eggplant
• salt
• italian
• olive oil
• rosemary
• To Serve
• rosemary
• tahini sauce
• pine nut
• olive oil
• parsley

 

Eggplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di Melanzane)

4.98/5 - 41 votes

• water
• onion
• mozzarella cheese
• oregano
• sugar
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• black pepper
• eggplant
• basil
• olive oil
• salt
• tomato
• garlic
• tomato passata

 

Open-Face Eggplant Sandwiches With Ricotta and Pickled Onions

4.5/5 - 34 votes

• sugar
• black pepper
• green leaf
• salt
• olive oil
• garlic
• eggplant
• basil
• walnut
• onion
• honey
• red wine vinegar
• ricotta cheese
• bread

 

Stuffed Eggplant with Crispy Beef

4.5/5 - 34 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• ground beef
• onion
• parsley
• pomegranate aril
• yogurt
• cumin
• globe eggplant
• garlic
• olive oil

 

Stir-Fried Eggplant with Basil and Chiles

4.5/5 - 31 votes

• honey
• sesame seed
• basil
• ground pork
• salt
• rice vinegar
• tamari
• red chile
• olive oil
• garlic
• chinese eggplant

 

Marinated Eggplant With Garlic

4/5 - 46 votes

• white vinegar
• rosemary
• olive oil
• red pepper flake
• salt
• water
• eggplant
• garlic

 

Calabrese Fried Eggplant

3.8/5 - 27 votes

• vegetable oil spray
• vegetable oil
• olive oil
• egg
• eggplant
• pecorino cheese
• bread crumb
• basil
• tomato basil sauce
• parsley
• garlic
• red pepper flake

 

Roasted Fairy Tale Eggplants With Mint and Feta

4.3/5 - 30 votes

• mint
• fairy tale eggplant
• sheepand#
• olive oil
• zaand # atar

 

Eggplant Lasagna with Spicy Italian Sausage Meat Sauce

4.9/5 - 23 votes

• italian sausage
• italian seasoning
• onion
• basil
• parsley
• red wine
• salt
• pasta sauce
• all purpose flour
• mozzarella cheese
• black pepper
• oregano
• parsley
• garlic
• eggplant
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• milk
• butter
• basil

 

Grilled Eggplant

4/5 - 38 votes

• eggplant
• basil
• dill
• oregano
• thyme
• garlic
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil

 

Pan-Fried Eggplant With Miso

4.5/5 - 21 votes

• eggplant
• bell pepper
• mirin
• sugar
• vegetable oil
• miso

 

Baba Ghannouj: Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip

4/5 - 34 votes

• garlic
• eggplant
• salt
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• tahini

 

Bulgogi-Style Eggplant

3.8/5 - 39 votes

• salt
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• sesame oil
• sesame seed
• eggplant
• green onion
• rice syrup
• onion
• gochugaru
• garlic

 

Fish-Fragrant Eggplants (Sichuan Braised Eggplant With Garlic, Ginger, and Chiles) Recipe

4.6/5 - 12 votes

• oil
• eggplant
• chinkiang vinegar
• ginger
• chinese light soy sauce
• hot stock
• garlic
• sichuan chile bean paste
• potato starch
• sugar
• green onion
• salt

 

Ally's Eggplant Parmesan

4.9/5 - 13 votes

• olive oil
• wheat flour
• italianflavored breadcrumb
• mozzarella cheese
• eggplant
• plum tomato sauce
• brown omega cage egg

 

Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes With Parmesan Cheese

4/5 - 28 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• eggplant
• olive oil
• plum tomato
• basil
• parmesan cheese

 

Spanish Grilled Eggplant With Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe

4/5 - 28 votes

• baguette
• spanish
• basil
• eggplant
• basil
• caper
• green onion
• garlic
• spanish sherry vinegar
• tomato

 

Slow-Cooked Eggplant with Lemon and Fennel Seeds

5/5 - 12 votes

• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• fairy tale eggplant
• olive oil
• garlic
• fennel seed
• salt

 

Thai-Style Grilled Eggplant

4/5 - 25 votes

• chili
• vegetable oil
• eggplant
• garlic
• hoisin sauce
• brown sugar

 

Greek Batter-Fried Eggplant

4/5 - 24 votes

• eggplant
• salt
• all purpose flour
• soda water
• oil

 

Eggplant with Cashew Butter and Pickled Peppers

4.9/5 - 11 votes

• EGGPLANT AND ASSEMBLY
• salt
• chive
• shallot
• basil
• cilantro
• lime juice
• eggplant
• vegetable oil
• CASHEW BUTTER
• cashew
• fish sauce
• salt
• sugar
• shallot
• olive oil
• vegetable oil
• lime juice
• garlic
• PICKLED PEPPERS
• white vinegar
• salt
• sugar
• bell pepper
• chile

 

Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With Chermoula

4/5 - 36 votes

• chermoula
• asian eggplant
• olive oil
• tomato

 

Low-Fat Vegan Eggplant Lasagna

4.5/5 - 12 votes

• tomato sauce
• garlic
• eggplant
• lasagna noodle
• olive oil
• spinach

 

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan

4/5 - 20 votes

• tomato
• panko breadcrumb
• eggplant
• cornstarch
• basil
• oregano
• flaxseed meal
• nutritional yeast
• salt
• all purpose flour
• almond milk
• olive oil
• vegan parmesan cheese
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

 

Turkish Roasted Eggplant Salad

4/5 - 19 votes

• mayonnaise
• garlic
• globe eggplant
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt

 

Coal-Roasted Eggplants

3.8/5 - 21 votes

• eggplant

 

Eggplant with Bacon Miso

4.4/5 - 11 votes

• bacon
• white miso
• vegetable oil
• mirin
• chinese eggplant
• green onion

 

Grilled Eggplant with Yoghurt Sauce

5/5 - 10 votes

• yoghurt
• cumin powder
• garlic
• lemon juice
• pomegranate
• olive oil
• salt
• cilantro
• mint
• tahini
• eggplant
• black pepper
• red chilli
• salt
• lemon cheek

 

Warm Eggplant Salad with Walnuts

3.9/5 - 17 votes

• salt
• cinnamon
• onion
• mint
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• date syrup
• walnut
• japanese eggplant

 

Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts from 'Jerusalem'

4.7/5 - 7 votes

• salt
• lamb
• lemon juice
• cinnamon
• sweet paprika
• cumin
• tamarind paste
• tomato paste
• onion
• water
• parsley
• sugar
• cinnamon
• eggplant
• olive oil
• pine nut

 

Spiced Eggplant With Tomato and Mustard Seeds Recipe

5/5 - 6 votes

• white vinegar
• light brown sugar
• black mustard seed
• cumin seed
• turmeric
• virgin coconut oil
• japanese eggplant
• salt
• kashmiri red chili powder
• mustard oil
• chive section
• tomato paste

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