eggplant Recipes
58 delicious eggplant recipes from around the world
Imam Baildi (Greek Stuffed Eggplant)
A classic Greek dish of tender eggplants stuffed with a rich mixture of onions, tomatoes, and garlic, then slow-braised in olive oil. The name translates to 'the imam fainted,' supposedly due to its exquisite richness.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmesan - layered fried eggplant with tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano.
Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)
A classic Greek appetizer, Melitzanosalata is a smoky and flavorful roasted eggplant dip, distinct from Baba Ghanoush due to its simpler preparation and fewer ingredients. It's typically made with roasted eggplant, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, offering a delightful balance of smoky, tangy, and savory notes.
Moussaka
Greece's beloved layered casserole featuring tender slices of eggplant, a rich, spiced lamb and tomato filling, and a creamy, decadent béchamel sauce, baked until golden brown and bubbling.
Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant)
Papoutsakia, meaning 'little shoes' in Greek, are a comforting and classic dish of tender eggplant halves filled with a savory spiced ground meat and tomato mixture, then topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden. A true taste of Greek home cooking.
Pasta alla Norma
A classic Sicilian pasta dish featuring tender fried eggplant, a rich tomato and basil sauce, and salty ricotta salata. This recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
İmam Bayıldı
Turkish stuffed eggplant - eggplant stuffed with onion and tomato, braised in olive oil. 'The imam fainted.'
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant split and filled with ground meat and tomatoes. Belly split open.
Hünkar Beğendi
Sultan's Delight - lamb stew on smoky eggplant purée. Ottoman palace cuisine.
Ali Nazik
Gaziantep eggplant and lamb - smoky eggplant yogurt with spiced lamb. Southern specialty.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with ground meat filling. 'Split belly.'
Patlıcan Musakka
Turkish eggplant moussaka - fried eggplant with spiced meat and tomato. No béchamel.
Ali Nazik
Turkish lamb on eggplant - spiced lamb over smoky eggplant yogurt. Gaziantep specialty.
İmam Bayıldı
Turkish stuffed eggplant - eggplant stuffed with onions and tomatoes. 'The imam fainted.'
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with meat filling. 'Split belly' eggplant.
Alinazik Kebap
Turkish sautéed lamb on eggplant - lamb cubes on smoky eggplant purée. Gaziantep classic.
Hünkar Beğendi
Sultan's delight - lamb stew on béchamel eggplant purée. Royal Ottoman dish.
Patlıcanlı Pilav
Turkish eggplant pilaf - rice with fried eggplant cubes. Summer side dish.
Patlıcanlı Musakka
Turkish cold moussaka - layered fried eggplant with tomato meat. Served cold.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - fire-charred eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon. Smoother cousin of mutabbal.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - charred eggplant with tahini and pomegranate. Mezze star.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - charred eggplant with tahini. Essential mezze.
Makdous
Lebanese stuffed eggplant pickles - baby eggplants with walnuts in oil.
Mirza Ghasemi
Northern Persian eggplant - smoky eggplant with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs. Gilan specialty.