EasyLunch
Pork Tenderloin with Charred Eggplant & Tahini
Tender sliced pork with roasted vegetable richness
520 cal · 44g protein · 24 min
Ingredient · 88 recipes
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.
Easy
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
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
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
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Muhammara with Pomegranate Molasses
Smoky purée, toasted walnuts, crispy breadcrumb crust and pomegranate drizzle
511 cal · 9g protein · 28 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
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
IntermediateLunch
Adana Lamb Kofte over Charred Eggplant Spread with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Parsley
Spiced lamb patties with smoky eggplant purée, tahini drizzle, and pomegranate gastrique
936 cal · 34g protein · 40 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
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Black Garlic Jus, Charred Eggplant Caponata & Crispy Sage Breadcrumbs
Tender lamb with burnt vegetable relish and umami depth
1428 cal · 46g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Zaalouk-Spiced Shakshuka with Whipped Labneh
Poached eggs in charred tomato and roasted eggplant sauce with herb oil
519 cal · 26g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chicken Thigh Zaalouk with Charred Eggplant and Pomegranate
Braised chicken thighs in warm Moroccan-spiced eggplant salad
1157 cal · 56g protein · 65 min
EasyDinner
Grilled Vegetables
Charred, tender, and slightly caramelized
221 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Green Curry
Aromatic coconut-based curry with green chilies, basil, and tender protein
612 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
Easy
IntermediateDinner
Ratatouille
Provençal vegetable stew with silky eggplant and bright tomato
163 cal · 5g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Eggplant Parmesan
Crispy breaded eggplant layered with tomato sauce and melted cheese
819 cal · 32g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Moussaka
Layered eggplant, lamb sauce, and creamy béchamel
722 cal · 27g protein · 110 min
EasyIn-between
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Dip with Sumac Crisp Bread
Smoky baba ganoush meets tart pomegranate and crispy whole-grain chips
604 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Eggplant & Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing
Smoky vegetables, salty cheese, creamy-tart sauce
849 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Cigars with Charred Tomato Jam & Whipped Feta
Silken vegetable parcels, concentrated fruit intensity, creamy tang
814 cal · 16g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Tartare with Crispy Sage Oil & Whipped Goat Cheese
Smoky charred vegetable tartare with bright acid and herbaceous oil
527 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Croûte with Charred Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Capers & Black Olive Dust
Creamy cheese encased in crispy phyllo, served atop silky-smoky eggplant with Italian complexity
673 cal · 17g protein · 80 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 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 430 and 1035 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.
