IntermediateLunch
Za'atar-Seared Chicken Thigh with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Crispy Chickpea Salad
Spiced poultry over smoky vegetable dip with crunchy legumes
1050 cal · 44g protein · 44 min
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Recipes with Eggplant
The best ways we cook with eggplant — real recipes with method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedDinner
Pork Belly Confit with Tamarind-Palm Glaze & Charred Eggplant
Silky braised pork belly with Thai spice gloss
600 cal · 38g protein · 140 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Burnt Chili Oil & Whipped Labneh
Burnished thin-sliced eggplant meets tart whipped yogurt and spiced heat
551 cal · 8g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedDinner
Balık en Papillote Turqu: Whole Branzino in Parchment with Roasted Eggplant Purée, Charred Lemon & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Whole branzino steamed in parchment with a silky eggplant purée, finished with burnt-garlic-infused butter sauce
749 cal · 55g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedLunch
Karnıyarık Reinterpreted: Charred Eggplant Boat with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Garlic Paste & Whipped Yogurt Cloud
Whole charred eggplant halves filled with deeply browned lamb, caramelized shallots, and pomegranate molasses sauce
866 cal · 41g protein · 85 min
EasyLunch
Sumac-Dusted Chicken & Charred Eggplant Sandwich with Tahini Drizzle
Tart spice rub, smoky purple layers, nutty sesame sauce
722 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Tartines with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Labneh
Whole-grain bread with blistered eggplant, pomegranate molasses, and burnt sage emulsion
485 cal · 11g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Turkish Eggplant Fritters with Yogurt-Herb Drizzle
Pan-fried eggplant cakes, crispy outside, soft within, with cool herbed yogurt
438 cal · 17g protein · 24 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Lamb Shoulder Steaks with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Middle Eastern spiced lamb, burnt eggplant cream & pomegranate syrup reduction
516 cal · 7g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Muhammara Cones
charred eggplant, walnut-pomegranate spread, crispy tortilla cups
848 cal · 12g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Lamb Shoulder Embutido with Charred Eggplant & Ginger-Coconut Gastrique
Filipino-style rolled lamb sausage with layered vegetables and glossy fruit gastrique
614 cal · 30g protein · 85 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Tartines with Crispy Sage Oil
Smoky, sweet, visibly appetizing.
695 cal · 16g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Lamb Loin Chops with Charred Eggplant Purée, Crispy Chickpea Salad & Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze
Rare-seared lamb with tandoori marinade, accompanied by smoky eggplant purée and herbaceous crunch
1500 cal · 57g protein · 52 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cake & Charred Eggplant Stack with Gochugaru Aioli & Fermented Black Bean Oil
Layered Korean umami bites with three textures and three flavor layers
765 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Burnt Eggplant Purée & Charred Apricot-Pomegranate Gastrique
Fork-tender spiced lamb with smoky eggplant, served over herbed yogurt and crispy pita chips
989 cal · 62g protein · 90 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant & Anchovy Crostini with Charred Lemon
Caramelized eggplant, anchovy-garlic paste, and burnt lemon on toasted bread
404 cal · 10g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartlets
Smoky aubergine, phyllo crisps, tahini drizzle, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds
654 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chicken Breast with Sumac Crust, Charred Eggplant & Black Garlic Yogurt
Crusty, tangy chicken breast over silky burnt eggplant and pungent black garlic sauce.
587 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Smoked Eggplant Parcels with Pomegranate & Walnut Dust, Charred Lemon Oil
Smoke-kissed aubergine, garnished with crispy phyllo and pomegranate seeds
466 cal · 13g protein · 60 min
EasyLunch
Za'atar-Crusted Chicken Thigh with Warm Eggplant, Yogurt & Pomegranate Molasses
Pan-seared chicken over silky roasted eggplant with whipped labneh and pomegranate drizzle
717 cal · 36g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Graffiti Eggplant Millefeuille with Charred Tomato Confit, Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Sourdough Panchetta
Layered elegance: fried eggplant, silky ricotta, sweet-tart tomato, porky crunch.
940 cal · 22g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Black Garlic Salatasi with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted eggplant meze with toasted breadcrumb crumble and tart pomegranate finish
227 cal · 5g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Crispy Chickpea & Pomegranate Cups with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Crispy chickpea cakes, smoky eggplant, tart pomegranate
688 cal · 14g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant & Walnut Chermoula
Spiced poultry, silky charred vegetable, vibrant herb-nut sauce
774 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 40 minutes. The quickest is around 26 minutes and the longest about 75 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 433 and 1094 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
