Ultimate Eggplant Recipes: Mains & Sides to Savor
Discover the best eggplant recipes—from savory sides to hearty mains. Easy to cook, rich in Mediterranean flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Red Panda Chef
2025-05-03
Recipes
(1.0)
A unique side dish to complement the Banh Xeo, featuring grilled eggplant that enhances the overall flavor of the meal.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
15 mins
Prep Time:
5 mins
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Learn the quintessential Chinese cooking technique of steaming to make perfect steamed eggplants with tips from Daddy Lau.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
15 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
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A delicious side dish featuring grilled eggplant with a spicy and sweet marinade.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
20 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
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A heartwarming Lebanese recipe that transforms eggplant into a flavorful dish with garlic, mint, coriander, and a mix of peppers. This dish can be enjoyed hot or cold, making it versatile and perfect for any meal.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
45 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
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A classic Italian dish featuring layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Prep Time:
45 mins
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A simple and delicious home meal featuring roasted eggplant slices on rice with a special sweet and savory doenjang sauce. This dish is a testament to the versatility and delightful flavor of eggplants, enhanced with a unique sauce that makes it a must-try.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
30 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
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A simple and delicious eggplant rice bowl with a soy sauce base.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
25 mins
Prep Time:
25 mins
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A healthier and less oily version of the popular Chinese dish, featuring steamed eggplants mixed with a flavorful garlic sauce.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
25 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
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A rich and flavorful rice dish made with eggplant, spices, and ghee.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
45 mins
Prep Time:
30 mins
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A classic Turkish dish featuring eggplants stuffed with a flavorful minced meat mixture, baked to perfection.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Prep Time:
45 mins
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A flavorful and spicy vegetarian version of the traditional musakah, layered with eggplant, potatoes, and a rich tomato sauce, spiced with garlic, hot peppers, and coriander.
Difficulty:
Cooking Time:
1 hr
Prep Time:
30 mins
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