Name: Recipes with eggplants
Prep time: 10M
Cook time: 10M
Total time: 20M

Perfect with pasta, stuffed or fried, the aubergines, easy to grow in pots and in the garden, Not only are they a very versatile food in the kitchen and ideal for preparing many tasty recipes, but they are also rich in important health properties.

Here then, come on antipasti ai main courses, an unmissable collection of eggplant-based recipes:

Appetizers with aubergines

Fried croquettes, but also thehummus With croutons, croquettes, or in a salad with Greek yogurt. Here are some original ideas for preparing an appetizer featuring this summer vegetable.

Eggplant with Greek yogurt

A very original recipe to propose in summer dinners On the terrace or in the garden. You can cook the eggplant however you like and then pair it with a sauce made with Greek yogurt, garlic, and mint: the result will be exquisite.

Eggplant Hummus

This variation of the classic chickpea hummus It is excellent to propose as appetizerThe best way to offer it is to bring it to the table combined with slices of bread fresh, or on the bruschettaA recipe that you can make even tastier by accompanying it with dried tomatoes, basil, and mint.

Eggplant croquettes

A dish you can make either as an appetizer or a main course: eggplant croquettes: a budget-friendly and 100% vegan recipe that can be prepared in just a few minutes.

First courses with aubergines

Le eggplant They are very good for creating tasty sauces to combine with pasta or riceThe most famous first course made with this product is eggplant parmigiana, of which there are also "light" versions with grilled, rather than fried, eggplant. There are many variations: here are a few delicious ideas.

Vermicelli with aubergines and anchovies

If you haven't already, don't hesitate to try our recipe for vermicelli with aubergines and anchovies: a true delicacy and a perfect dish for summer dinners in the garden with friends.

Pasta with clams and aubergines

A first course with a unique flavor, simple to prepare and perfect for a meal rich in ingredients important for our health, as well as a dish in perfect "no waste" style: it allows you to use up leftover bread.

Pasta alla Norma

A delicious recipe typical of Sicilian cuisine. It's penne with a tomato sauce, fried eggplant, and salted ricotta, though there are plenty of variations. The original recipe will take about thirty minutes and, most importantly, purple eggplant.

Eggplant Parmigiana

A classic dish, known (and loved) throughout Italy. The traditional version calls for the eggplants to be fried in oil, for a more distinctive and bold flavor. However, if you don't want to weigh down your meal, you can simply grill them: the result will still be excellent.

Eggplant and ricotta lasagna

This light, summery dish will take you about an hour to make. For six people, you'll need 3 or 4 round eggplants, 500 g cherry tomatoes, 250 g ricotta, the ingredients for the soffritto, and a few basil leaves.

Risotto with eggplant peels

Nothing goes to waste with eggplant, not even the peel. Here's how to reuse them to create a flavorful risotto for friends and family during your dinner parties.

Second courses with aubergines

Aubergines can also be used to prepare excellent contours or seconds Mouth-watering. From caponata to meatballs, here are plenty of recipes you can make.

Baked aubergines

The lightest and most economical way to enjoy this vegetable? Bake it, perhaps with a little tomato, or grill it au gratin. For a truly affordable price, you can create these delicious dishes that will delight your guests.

Fried aubergines

Breaded and battered, or in an even more original version, sliced into strips. Here are three ways to prepare fried eggplant and enjoy them as boundary, But also as appetizer.

Baked eggplant boats

Simple and quick to prepare, this recipe is also very visually appealing. If you're short on time, you can also vary the eggplant cooking method and pan-fry it. The advantage is that you can prepare this dish the day before you plan to eat it: it keeps very well in the refrigerator.

Eggplant meatballs

A quick and easy recipe, but above all, a vegetarian one. Simply cook your eggplant in a pan, add an egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Then shape them into meatballs and fry them in plenty of oil, or you can bake them in the oven. Enjoy!

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

The perfect eggplant side dish: caponata. The sweet and sour sauce topped with the vegetables gives this dish a unique and refined flavor. There are many variations: the one we propose is the typical Palermo version with celery, tomato sauce, onions, capers, green olives, pine nuts, and basil.

Recipes with eggplant peels

In addition to making an excellent risotto, eggplant peels can also be used to make a delicious purée. So don't throw away this precious ingredient, but keep it aside: combined with onions, garlic, oil, ginger, and cloves, it becomes an excellent cream to pair with meat dishes or simply spread on croutons.

Eggplant preserves in oil

A real delight to prepare during the summer, to then bring the taste of this delicious vegetable and the scent of the beautiful season to the table even during the winter.

Tuna salad with aubergines

A delicious dish, also excellent cold, made with grilled aubergines and tuna, garnished with chives and a few mint leaves.

Eggplant Recipes: The Best and Quickest