Food and Recipes Veggies Eggplant 5 Eggplant Recipes Everyone Will Love Make the most of this versatile vegetable. By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 12, 2024 Close Photo: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Although you can find it year-round, eggplant is in season during the summer, and these eggplant recipes prove its versatility. Since it's a heartier veggie that can stand up to many cooking methods, eggplant is a filling meat replacement for vegetarian meals.On your next visit to the farmers' market, be sure to stock up on eggplant because you'll want to make all of these fresh recipes. From appetizers to side dishes to meatless mains, these easy eggplant recipes are sure to please. 42 Summer Vegetable Recipes That Put The Season's Bounty To Good Use 01 of 05 Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Eggplant Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Pomegranate molasses adds a zingy, rich flavor to these grilled eggplants. The molasses is accompanied by harissa paste which kicks up the spice. For a cooling and creamy counterpart, serve with Toum-yogurt sauce which gives additional flavor and texture to the plate. Get The Recipe 02 of 05 Stir-Fried Sesame Eggplant With Basil Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley As fancy as it sounds, this side dish recipe only takes 20 minutes to make. We recommend Japanese eggplants for this recipe because they're longer and thinner than other varieties. Get The Recipe 03 of 05 Grilled Baby Eggplants With Tomato-Corn Relish Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley If you're firing up the grill for the main dish, this side dish will be the perfect accompaniment to complete your summertime dinner. Each mini eggplant is stuffed to the brim with a sweet and spicy tomato and corn mix. Get The Recipe 04 of 05 Spicy Eggplant Dip Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Eggplant is the true star of this dip that makes use of 10 cups. If you prefer a less spicy dip, choose mild harissa instead of medium. The dip is paired best with pita chips, but feel free to serve alongside other crudité. Get The Recipe 05 of 05 Eggplant Rollups Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele We love the presentation of this eggplant recipe. Though it looks impressive, it only takes a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of hands-on time to pull together. Before indulging, be sure to add a sprinkling of Parmesan and basil to the top. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit