Creative Vegan Eggplant Recipes

From eggplant bake to vegan eggplant parmesan, these healthy recipes from the best of the blogs should turn anyone into a fan of the humble aubergine.

Italian Layered Vegetable Casserole

VIA FAT FREE VEGAN

Creamy bean filling elevates roasted eggplant and zucchini in Fat Free Vegan Kitchen’s Italian Layered Vegetable Casserole. Garnish with chopped parsley for a vibrant hit of green—and a hefty dose of vitamin C, which can give a boost to your immune system. And while you’re thinking of it, check out the many health benefits of vitamin C.

Sweet and Sour Eggplant

VIA TORI AVEY

Sweet and sour eggplant from blogger Tori Avey balances the bright flavors of rice vinegar and soy sauce with the sweetness of red bell peppers and brown sugar. Finish off with sesame seeds for a subtle crunch and some important good-for-your-body minerals, like magnesium, calcium, and iron.

Ajvar (Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Relish)

FAT FREE VEGAN

Ajvar (pronounced “eye-var”), a condiment made from roasted pepper and eggplant, can be spread onto crackers, served like salsa, or swapped for your go-to sandwich spread. Try stirring this version from the blog Fat Free Vegan into warm pasta for a tangy sauce. Want to kick the health benefits up a notch? Try these 6 pasta alternatives for a carb-free meal.

Baingan Bharta Indian Eggplant Dip

VIA BITES OUT OF LIFE

Baingan Bharta, a popular North Indian curry, is traditionally made with coal-roasted eggplant. On the blog Bites Out of Life, the cooking process is simplified with boiled and then sautéed eggplant, resulting in a smooth, rich texture without an open flame. Perfect for summer!

Oil Baked Eggplant Chips

VIA SCRATCHING CANVAS

Have fun dunking these oil baked eggplant chips from the blog Scratching Canvas into your dip of choice. You’ll want to reach for these when you’ve got the munchies—and then try one of these other 30 healthy, no-guilt snacks too.