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13 Ways to Cook Eggplant

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Oct 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Pizza, sandwiches, lasagna, oh my! Dive into these 13 ways to cook eggplant for new and unique ideas sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling accomplished in your cooking. Don’t worry, they’re all super easy!

12-image collage including the featured images from 13 recipes that use eggplant

Cooking can be a bit tricky, and introducing a new ingredient into the mix can be even trickier! We’re looking at you, eggplant.

And it makes sense! Eggplants are just one of those foods that feel weird and confusing to cook with, especially in complex layering dishes like ratatouille or lasagna.

But the truth is, eggplant is actually simple to incorporate into your favorite recipes! To prove it to you, I made a list of 13 ways to cook eggplant. Each one is actually quite easy to make, and there are options for each and every course, including appetizers and snacking.

So, pick up an eggplant or two on your next grocery run, and let’s get to cooking!

1

Vegetable Baked Ziti

Let's kick it off with a delicious dish filled with cheesy, zesty, Vegetable Baked Ziti! This veggie-packed dish is the ziti of vegetarian dreams, as it includes sautéed zucchini, eggplant, pepper, onion, and garlic. It's a healthy comfort food that you can feel good about digging into!

2

Ratatouille (Tian Provençal)

Next up, we have a dish with a presentation so pretty that it's a must for serving to guests! Ratatouille (Tian Provençal) is a one pan dish piled high with lots of vegetables and mouth watering flavor. This dish is a modern take on the French classic, and (surprise!) only requires 15 minutes of prep time!

3

Easy Baba Ganoush

Easy Baba Ganoush is the best dish for preparing as a mid-afternoon snack, appetizer, or snacking tray for guests! This particular recipe is gluten-free and vegan, so it's perfect for all. Included with the eggplant-filled "hummus" are lots of veggies, crackers, and pita bread!

4

Vegetarian Moussaka

Vegetarian Moussaka is one of my all-time favorites for obvious reasons. First, the eggplant takes on an absolutely delicious flavor in this dish as it's paired with seasoned ground tempeh and a creamy bechamel sauce. It's a vegetarian dish perfect for using as a yummy comfort meal!

5

Eggplant Lasagna

You can simply never go wrong with an Eggplant Lasagna. This particular recipe is completely vegetable-based and made with mushrooms, basil, spinach, and lots of cheese. It's an easy recipe and doubles as a grain- and gluten-free option!

6

Vegetarian Lasagna

Because you can never have too many lasagna recipes, try this Vegetarian Lasagna dish next! It's made using classic authentic ingredients like vegetables, marinara, and bechamel. It only takes 15 minutes of prep time and is a satisfying, filling meal!

7

Veggie Pizza

Load up on pizza goodness with this Veggie Pizza recipe. It's made using colorful roasted veggies like eggplant, zucchini, red onion, bell pepper, and spinach. Going homemade makes pizza night 10x more fun!

8

Eggplant Bacon

Here's a fun one that I bet you hadn't thought of: Eggplant Bacon. Oh, yes. This yummy stuff takes all the flavor and crispiness of bacon and packs it into thinly sliced eggplant! It's perfect in your vegetarian breakfast spread, on BLTs, in salad or just anytime you're craving bacon!

9

Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan totally breaks from the routine while sticking to those classic parm flavors that we all love. This dish stuffs tomatoes, parsley, garlic, and mozzarella into the individual eggplant skins, which means easy serving and less mess!

10

Roasted Eggplant with Mint Sauce and Feta

Here's an interesting twist on eggplant dishes! For this recipe, we're adding some unique flavors to create Roasted Eggplant with Mint Sauce and Feta. This delicious meal is a flavorful, hand-off dish that's perfect for an easy meal option!

11

Eggplant Parmesan Poppers

Need a quick and easy appetizer that sneaks in a few servings of veggies? Go for Eggplant Parmesan Poppers! These little bites are perfect for dipping in marinara sauce and are great for serving to guests, too!

12

Babaga-Hummus

You can never have too many snacks on hand, which is why stocking your fridge with a dish of Babaga-Hummus is a must! This stuff is nearly addicting. It's a chickpea/eggplant hybrid that's rich, creamy, and so very dreamy!

13

Pressed Eggplant Sandwiches

And last but not least on our list of 13 ways to cook eggplant we have these delicious Pressed Eggplant Sandwiches. These sandies are filled with pesto, mozzarella, grilled eggplant, and roasted bell pepper. They're filled with Mediterranean deliciousness and are the perfect quick lunch or dinner option!

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