Best Eggplant Recipes

Not sure how to cook eggplant? Check out our best eggplant recipes, including eggplant parmigiana and eggplant curry and start whipping up delicious meals today.

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Vegetarian eggplant recipes

Our delicious selection of vegetarian eggplant recipes are guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling.

Eggplant parmigiana recipes

Add a taste of Italy to your HelloFresh box by choosing one of our delicious eggplant parmigiana recipes.

Eggplant recipes with curry

Spice up your meals with our selection of eggplant recipes with curry.

Baked eggplant recipes

Baking is one of the most popular ways to prepare eggplant. Check out our delicious recipes including baked eggplant below.

Fried eggplant recipes

Frying eggplant is one of the best ways to enhance its delicious flavours. Check out our fried eggplant recipes below

Further Fried eggplant recipes

Eggplant recipes with salad

Ideal for every season, eggplant recipes with salad are a fuss-free, light meal choice. Explore exciting recipe options below.

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How to: Eggplants - FAQs

Can you eat eggplant raw?

Eggplant is fine to eat raw in small quantities as long as you steer clear of the leaves and flowers. Despite this, the taste of raw eggplant can be quite bitter so it is recommended you cook it up your desired way with delicious seasonings.

How to cook eggplant in a pan?

Cooking eggplant in a pan is easy. All you need to do is slice your eggplant up, season it your desired way and place it in the pan with a little bit of oil over a medium-high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side and serve up with your dish.

Is eggplant a fruit?

Yes. Despite being used more typically in recipes and dishes as vegetables, eggplants are actually part of the fruit family as they grow from a flowering plant.

How to roast an eggplant

The best way to roast an eggplant is by cutting it in half or into large chunks, seasoning it generously with oil and the herbs and spices you like, then bake at a high temperature of around 240℃ for 30 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through to achieve that soft, caramelised texture.

Can you freeze eggplant?

Yes you can freeze eggplant. All you have to do is cook the eggplant your preferred way and allow it to cool completely, then place it into a freezer safe bag and pop it into the freezer. This should allow your eggplant to last up to a year.
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