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The Flexitarian » Aubergine Recipes

Aubergine Recipes

Hearty and fleshy aubergines are some of my favourite vegetables to use for vegetarian and vegan recipes. Known in the US as eggplants, they have a chunky texture which makes them a great meat replacement in vegan and vegetarian dishes.

They have a bitter/sweet flavour with delicious earthy notes and a spongy texture. You can grow them at home where they will need a warm and sunny spot to crop well. Signature dishes for aubergine recipes such as ratatouille, moussaka, stew, tagine, baba ganoush, stir fry, aubergine parmigiana etc... can easily be made meat-free by swapping meat for lentils or pulses. Aubergines are also a star of Asian cuisines with dishes such as aubergine curry, stir-fry, tempura just to name a few.

How to cook aubergines

Aubergines are generally not eaten raw and you do not need to peel them. You will need to cook them fully until the flesh is really soft. They are truly versatile and can be cooked in a number of different ways. Grill them in the oven or on the barbecue. Sautee them with a little bit of oil in a pan. Deep-fry them coated in batter or breadcrumbs. They are also delicious fried. They are also delicious stewed in a tomato sauce or in a curry sauce or stuffed with grains.

What pairs well with aubergines?

Aubergines are popular with many world cuisines such as French, Asian, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Thai etc.. They soak up flavours and pair beautifully with a wide range of ingredients such as miso, herbs, curry, eggs, peppers, soy sauce, yoghurt, pomegranate, tomatoes, turmeric, saffron, nuts, seeds etc.. For some yummy aubergines vegetarian and vegan recipes, try my Roasted Aubergines with Creamy Harissa Dressing, Cauliflower and Aubergine Curry or Summer Vegetable Traybake.

UK season: June to October.

Nutritional content: High in antioxidants. Good source of fibre, Vitamins Bs, copper, magnesium and manganese.

Browse Aubergine Recipes


Miso Aubergines with Soba Noodle Salad

Air fryer Aubergines with Romesco Dip

Chickpea Pancakes with Coconut Chutney

Roasted Aubergines with Creamy Harissa Dressing [vegan]

One-Pot Aubergine Caponata with Pearl Couscous

One-Pot Aubergine Caponata with Pearl Couscous

Mediterranean Orzo Bake

Aubergine Curry [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Aubergine Curry

Cauliflower and Aubergine Curry [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian © Annabelle Randles

Cauliflower and Aubergine Curry [vegan] [gluten free]

Georgian Ajapsandali [vegan] from Hello Fresh | The Flexitarian

Georgian Ajapsandali [vegan] from Hello Fresh

Summer Vegetable Traybake [vegan] 2020 © Annabelle Randles | The Flexitarian

Summer Vegetable Traybake [vegan]

“Extracted from Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2019. Photographs by Anson Smart.”

Spicy Miso-Roasted Tomatoes and Eggplant from “Whole Food Cooking Every Day” by Amy Chaplin

Aubergine Roll Ups - Vegan Bolognese Sauce Sacla by Annabelle Randles | The Flexitarian

Aubergine Roll-ups

Provencal Tian [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Provençal Tian [vegetarian][gluten free]

Happiness Pasta with Sweet Tomato, Aubergine & Ricotta by Jamie Oliver [flexitarian]

Roasted Ratatouille [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Roasted Ratatouille [vegan] [gluten free]

Roasted Aubergine Saffron Salad [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Roasted Aubergine Saffron Salad [vegetarian]

Aubergine & Halloumi Wrap with Lime Saffron Tahini Dresssing [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Aubergine & Halloumi Wraps with Lime Saffron Tahini Dressing [vegetarian]

Aubergine, Sweet Potato and Kale Curry [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Aubergine, Sweet Potato and Kale Curry

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Tatin by The Flexitarian

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Tatin [vegan]

Grilled Aubergines With Chickpea Caponata [vegan] © The Flexitarian - Annabelle Randles

Grilled Aubergines With Chickpea Caponata [vegan]

vegetarian Smoked Tofu Lasagna

Tofu Lasagna

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