Eggplant recipes: 6 ways with eggplant
Whether it’s an eggplant, aubergine or brinjal to you, this humble vegetable is a firm favourite at Hello Chef HQ. Though we’d vote against ever eating it raw thanks to its rubbery and dense texture when uncooked, there are a number of ways to enjoy eggplant recipes and its popular earthy, smoky flavour. It’s great chopped up into stews and curries, but we love it when it’s roasted or pan-fried and is the true shining star of a dish. It’s also a brilliant meat replacement for vegetarians in terms of flavour and is a regular hit in our meat-free recipes.
Which eggplant recipes will you try at home?
Pan-fried: Harissa Eggplants with Crispy Chickpeas and Whipped Feta
Crispy chickpeas, tender eggplant and creamy feta – this dish is full of great flavour and textures! Pan-fry the eggplant before roasting it in the oven to give it a delicious, smoky flavour and accelerate the cooking process. The flesh should be golden and tender before serving..
For the full Harissa Eggplants recipe, click here.
Roasted: Coconut Dal with Paneer and Eggplant
As far as eggplant recipes for vegetarians go, this is one of the most popular on the Hello Chef menu. Top flavour-packed lentils with tender, slow roasted eggplant (don’t rush it!) for the ultimate bowl of comfort food.
For the full Coconut Dal with Paneer and Eggplant recipe, click here.
Stewed: Spicy Thai Green Curry with Jumbo Prawns and Eggplant
In this recipe, you’ll start by frying small cubes of eggplant before adding in herbs, aromatic spices and coconut milk to bring this curry to life! Cooking the eggplant in this way allows it to absorb the delicious, Thai flavours when the curry is simmering.
For the full Spicy Thai Green Curry recipe, click here.
Baked: Middle Eastern Chickpea Fritters with Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini and Mint Dressing
Another firm favourite in our collection of eggplant recipes! Top homemade fritters with baked eggplant, crumbled feta and a yoghurt and mint dressing. We can’t get enough of the Middle Eastern flavours, and the fact that it all comes in at under 600 calories per serving!
For the full Middle Eastern Chickpea Fritters recipe, click here.
Stir-fried: Sicilian Style Eggplant Pasta with Pine Nuts
This easy pasta dish takes inspiration from the Sicilian classic, Pasta alla Norma! Chop the eggplant into small cubes and stir fry over a medium heat until golden brown to bring out its meaty, smoky flavours. When paired with our quick and easy tomato sauce, it’s truly delicious!
For the full Sicilian Style Eggplant Pasta recipe, click here.
Ribbons: Moroccan-spiced Lamb and Eggplant Roll-ups with Spinach Salad
Ever considered making ribbons out of your eggplant? Try it in this easy Moroccan-inspired recipe and pack them full of spiced lamb and top with plenty of crumbled feta for a delicious midweek meal.
For the full Moroccan-spiced Lamb and Eggplant Roll-ups recipe, click here.
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