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Eggplant or aubergine is a hugely versatile vegetable and there are many quick, easy and delicious ways to enjoy aubergine in all manner of dishes from around the globe.
Thanks to its texture and capacity to absorb spices, oils and flavours, there's also something remarkably satisfying about both cooking with and eating aubergine, especially when prepared in vegan and vegetarian recipes.
From the smokey richness of an aubergine dip, to the bite of a crispy coated slice of aubergine, or an unctuous slice of parmigiana, here are the easy aubergine recipes that will help you add more purple power to your menu.
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Simple Eggplant Recipes
Baba ghanoush
For the smokiest and most luxurious of dips try this ultimate aubergine recipe, and defy your guests not to fall in love with the mighty eggplant.
Aubergine and carrot tart
This stunning aubergine and carrot tart is a bit of a show stopper. What's more, it's gluten and dairy free.
Eggplants with yoghurt
Gently spiced eggplants served with warmed yoghurt show off the seductive notes of the aubergine to full effect.
Eggplant and gorgonzola lasagne
Lasagne doesn't get much better than this rich and creamy pairing of eggplant and gorgonzola layered between fresh sheets of pasta.
Eggplant parmigiana
This bold and satisfying vegetarian Italian bake lets the aubergine take centre stage alongside Mediterranean staples, mozzarella and tomatoes.
Eggplant mousakka
Re-live those Greek holidays with this classic favourite of meat and aubergines topped off with a creamy and wobbly béchamel sauce.
Persian eggplant and tomato salad
This wonderfully fragrant bright and vibrant salad will cheer up any table, whatever the season.
Gluten free eggplant pancakes
You don't have to miss out on pancakes when gluten is banished from your diet - tap into the delights of these eggplant pancakes with a hazelnut crunch instead.
Roasted eggplant with quinoa
Take your quinoa salad up a gear by adding in a succulent roasted eggplant and turn your dish into a complete meal.
Eggplant caponata
Aubergine is the unanimous star of this classic sweet and sour Sicilian vegetable dish.
Eggplant and snow pea curry
Thai eggplants work their magic in this lightly spiced and creamy Thai-influenced curry.
Vegan tofu salad with eggplant
Looking for a vegan spin on eggplant? Look no further than this Asian-influenced tofu salad in a soy sauce dressing, topped off with sesame seeds.
Eggplant and haddock
This elegant dish of aubergine towers filled with a haddock puree with a horseradish kick serves as a great appetiser for a dinner party.
Eggplant schnitzels with herbs
Crunchy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside. Fry up these schnitzels, set them down on the table and watch them go.
