What Is Eggplant and How Can I Use It?
Eggplant rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 489 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, cubes (82g)Where found
Eggplant is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Eggplant is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does eggplant weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes | 82 grams |
| 1 eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb) | 458 grams |
| 1 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) | 548 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 茄子 | |
| British (UK) term: | aubergine | |
| en français: | la aubergine | |
| en español: | la berenjena |
Recipes using eggplant
There are 489 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Spiced Baba Gannouj
Spiced baba ghanoush with broiled eggplant, lemon, olive oil, and a warming hit of allspice and cinnamon. A Middle Eastern dip with unexpected spice depth, served with pita and fresh herbs.
Delicious Baba Ghannouj
Quick baba ghanoush with steamed eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic, and a hint of cumin. The 13-minute version that skips the smoky char in favor of pure, clean eggplant flavor.
Baba Ghanoush No.1
Baba ghanoush blends roasted eggplant with garlic, cumin, and lime juice into a smoky Middle Eastern dip. Vegan, five-ingredient, and ready in 30 minutes. No tahini in this lighter version.
Japanese Pumpkin Frittata Served with Bush Tomato Chutney
Japanese-style Frittata seasoned with Australian native spices and served with Australian Bush Tomato Chutney.
Smoky Baba Ghanoush
Smoky baba ghanoush gets its deep, fire-kissed flavor from whole eggplants charred over medium-hot coals. Blended with tahini, garlic, lemon, and a touch of sugar for balance. A creamy Middle Eastern dip that puts hummus on notice.
Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs
Moist and Delicious These Vegan Sour Cream-Eggplant Meatballs Are Great Tasting In My Homemade Sauce!! ..Topped Over A Bed Of Spaghetti Pasta!
Aubergine roasted in Tomato Sauce
This is loosely based on a Turkish dish I recently learned how to make. It's tomatoy aubergines with rice.
So Yummy Vegetarian lasagna
This eggplant, pumpkin and spinach vegie lasagna is a fair bit of work and takes a while - but it is absolutly worth every bit of effort. It tastes wonderful and is really healthy. It can be frozen in individual servings and will last for ages. I've taken a serve to university for lunch [where i have access to a microwave] about once a week for the last 8 weeks - all from the one batch. Fantastic :D
Baba Gannouj (Joel Rapp)
Classic baba ghanoush with fire-charred eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, topped with parsley and olive oil. The traditional Middle Eastern smoky eggplant dip done right.
Circular Italian Sandwich
Multiple layers of Italian flavour. Salami, roasted peppers, eggplant and cheese sandwiched in between crusty Italian bread.
Moussaka I
Classic Greek moussaka with layers of browned eggplant, seasoned ground beef with red wine and cinnamon, and a rich bechamel sauce baked until golden and bubbling. A hearty Mediterranean casserole that serves 10.
Baba Ghanoush No.2
Smoky baba ghanoush of broiler-charred eggplant pureed with tahini, sauteed garlic and onion, and a touch of liquid smoke for that fire-roasted flavor. Served at room temperature with pita.
Rajasthani Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant)
I have never met an eggplant I didn't love! Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables. The nice thing is you can make it so many ways. This recipe is really easy and turns out a delicious dish that tastes great when served with hot Chapatis.
Pasta with Grilled Summer Vegetables
Grilled summer vegetables are served on top of spaghetti that is tossed with tomato sauce. A refreshing and tasty summer dish!
Cheesy Eggplant Parmigiana
Cheesy eggplant parmigiana layers crisp breaded fried eggplant with a garlicky tomato-basil sauce and plenty of Parmesan and mozzarella, baked bubbling and golden. The classic Italian vegetarian comfort dish.
Eggplant-Tomato Chutney
Eggplant tomato chutney: a savory-sweet relish of cubed eggplant simmered with tomatoes, garlic, currants, and tarragon vinegar. A Mediterranean-style condiment for grilled meats, cheese boards, or crusty bread.
So Good Moussaka
Greek moussaka with eggplant layers, spiced ground beef in tomato-wine sauce, and an egg-cheese top that browns into a golden crust. Simplified home-cook version of the Athens classic.
Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer)
Baba ghannuj eggplant appetizer baked whole and mashed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. The vegan Middle Eastern dip that turns one eggplant into a dinner-table star.
Eggplant, Crispy Potato, & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Cook each vegetable individually to maximum the flavor and texture. Then stir-fry them together with the black bean-garlic sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Grilled Summer Vegetable Pizza with Basil Pesto & Feta
Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both the vegetables and the crust. This easy grilled pizza is spread with basil pesto as the base, topped with grilled fresh summer vegetables and feta cheese, yum, yum!
Eggplant Sichuan Style
Absolutely loved this sichuan style eggplant stir-fry. It's packed with flavor. Sweet, sour, and salty sauce made a great base. Served it with some steamed brown rice, delicious!!
Eggplant, Red Pepper & Spinach Curry
No meat today, I guess I like this way.. Vegan if you replace ghee..
Baba Ganoush with Pine Nuts
This was FANTASTIC!! I am not a huge fan of eggplant, but I recently tried baba ganoush at a restaurant. I really, really liked it so I had to find a recipe to try at home. This was a huge success. Very easy recipe to make and very, very tasty!!
Indian Spiced Eggplant Lentil Salad with Fresh Mango
The eggplant was seasoned with curry and chili powder, after roasting in the oven, it was full of flavor. I had lots of tomatoes, so I made a fresh salsa, also added some homemade chili sauce. The result was outstanding! Slightly spicy, mango added some fresh sweetness. Definitely a keeper!
