New Eggplant Recipes To Try Today

Eggplant, with its rich texture and versatile flavor, is a culinary gem that can elevate any meal. From hearty mains to delicious sides, eggplant's adaptability makes it a favorite in kitchens around the world. I have gathered mouthwatering eggplant recipes that will inspire your cooking and delight your taste buds.

Air Fryer Eggplant Mini Pizzas

Eggplant Pizza served on a platter. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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Made with slices of roasted or air-fried eggplant topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, and your choice of pizza toppings. Get the Recipe: Eggplant Mini Pizzas

Crispy Eggplant Fries- In an Air Fryer!

Close-up of crispy, breaded zucchini fries garnished with herbs, arranged on a plate-perfect inspiration for those seeking new takes on classic veggie sides or exploring eggplant recipes and cooking eggplant at home. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Learn to love eggplant! My eggplant fries are soft on the inside, golden brown, and crunchy on the outside. Made in the air fryer in just a few minutes. You may never go back to regular fries again! Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Fries

Eggplant Lasagna

A baked casserole dish filled with lasagna and tender eggplant, topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, herbs, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley-perfect for fans of comforting eggplant recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This is a delicious, low-carb alternative to an Italian classic. It's made with roasted eggplant slices layered with homemade marinara sauce, a creamy spinach ricotta filling, and mozzarella cheese. Get the Recipe: Eggplant Lasagna

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

A white plate filled with breaded, baked eggplant rounds topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, chopped herbs, and fresh basil leaves-perfect for those who love eggplant or are looking to try delicious new eggplant recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This gluten-free eggplant recipe is a baked version of the classic recipe. This features crispy crusted eggplant, a light tomato sauce, and rich mozzarella. Get the Recipe: Eggplant Parmesan

Crispy Polenta with Eggplant

Sliced roasted Eggplant and polenta arranged on plates, topped with tomato-based sauce and fresh greens-perfect for those who love eggplant. Extra sauce served in a small bowl completes this delicious addition to your list of eggplant recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Seared Polenta cakes with eggplant and romesco sauce is an easy and tasty appetizer or a meatless Monday dinner. Get the Recipe: Crispy Polenta with Eggplant

Miso Eggplant

This miso eggplant recipe is quickly roasted to perfection and then slathered in a miso glaze before a quick broil. The edges will be a lovely dark brown and the center creamy and luscious. Get the Recipe: Miso Eggplant

Eggplant Rolls

A white oval dish filled with rolled eggplant slices topped with tomato sauce, cheese, basil leaves, and pine nuts on a wooden surface-a delicious example of creative eggplant recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This Eggplant Rollatini recipe is an elegant classic Italian dish that the whole family will love. It's made with ricotta cheese-stuffed eggplant roll-ups baked in a homemade, fresh tomato sauce. Get the Recipe: Eggplant Rolls

Caponata

Sicilian caponata is a simple appetizer that's packed with flavor. It's made with roasted eggplant and sautéed veggies simmered with salty olives and capers, toasted pine nuts, and golden raisins in a tangy tomato sauce. Get the Recipe: Caponata

Roasted Eggplant Slices

Slices of roasted eggplant on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly browned and seasoned-a simple favorite among eggplant recipes and a delicious way to cook eggplant. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Not sure how to make eggplant quickly? Does your eggplant ever turn out rubbery with an odd bitter flavor? Then this eggplant recipe is for you! Roasted eggplant slices are quickly baked in the oven to use as the main course or as a side dish. Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices

Sausage Stuffed Eggplants

A plate with a stuffed and baked eggplant half, filled with vegetables and topped with breadcrumbs-one of the delicious ways to cook eggplant. A serving platter with another stuffed eggplant and cutlery are beside the plate. — Image Credit: Josie and Nina

Pile summer's garden bounty into these stuffed eggplant boats with Italian sausage. Fresh flavor where you can taste the roasted vegetables without being loaded with cheese. Get the Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Eggplants

Eggplant and Beef Meatballs

Eggplant cooked in a sauce. — Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sneak some extra veggies into your family's favorite dinner! Get the Recipe: Eggplant and Beef Meatballs

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