IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Miso Eggplant Rounds with Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Capers
Silky roasted eggplant coated in miso and toasted panko, seared until golden, dressed with an airy ponzu foam.
692 cal · 5g protein · 34 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
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachio
Squeaky cheese & smoky eggplant over herbed greens, jeweled with pomegranate seeds
836 cal · 35g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Oil
Crunchy-creamy, spiced warmth, tart finish
824 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Seabass Rôti et Légumes d'Été
Pan-roasted Mediterranean seabass with charred young eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, niçoise olives & saffron beurre blanc
657 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedDinner
Spatchcock Chicken with Green Curry, Charred Eggplant & Thai Basil
Butterflied whole chicken, aromatic curry sauce, crispy skin
978 cal · 73g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Eggplant & Tomato Bharta with Crispy Shallot Oil, Soft Naan & Cilantro Raita
Smoky roasted vegetable purée layered with caramelized aromatics
892 cal · 26g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Aubergine Dip with Pomegranate & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Charred eggplant purée with pomegranate molasses, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and crispy shallot oil.
520 cal · 10g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedLunch
Eggplant Tatin with Tomme de Savoie & Herb Oil
Vegetable meets tarte Tatin—caramelized, elegant, and shareable
1000 cal · 18g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Black Cardamom & Pomegranate Gastrique, Charred Eggplant Purée & Toasted Cumin Rice
Smoky, sweet, tart—three dimensions on one plate
1193 cal · 93g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Charred Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini
Smoky aubergine, spiced chickpeas, and whipped tahini dressing
586 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Fish with Green Curry, Bok Choy & Basil
Silky fish fillet, creamy curry, charred greens, aromatic herbs
535 cal · 38g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried eggplant rounds with cooling yogurt and umami drizzle
847 cal · 19g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Eggplant & Miso-Butter Soba with Crispy Shallot Foam
Silken noodles, caramelized eggplant, ethereal shallot essence
658 cal · 22g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dip with Crispy Spiced Chickpea Toasts
Smoky baingan bharta meets jeweled pomegranate and whole-grain crunch
682 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Roasted Eggplant & Pomegranate Caponata Rigatoni
Whole-grain pasta with charred vegetables, pomegranate molasses and torn ricotta salata
956 cal · 26g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDinner
Grilled Whole Mackerel en Papillote with Shiso, Yuzu, & Charred Eggplant Purée
A whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic herbs, then finished with a silky, deeply flavored eggplant foundation and bright citrus brightness
930 cal · 87g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Summer Vegetable & Uni Chirashi with Dashi Gelee & Crispy Rice Cake Base
A refined scattered-sushi composition with bursts of umami and textural contrast built on a crispy, chewy foundation
841 cal · 22g protein · 75 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Melanzane Ripiene in Cartoccio with Burrata, Pine Nut Cream & Pomegranate Arils
Eggplant parcels en papillote revealing creamy burrata, toasted pine nut sauce and jeweled pomegranate
624 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Crispy Tilapia Paksiw Envelopes with Black Garlic Escabeche & Charred Eggplant Purée
Philippines' sour-savory braise reimagined as delicate pastry parcels
589 cal · 36g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Spiced Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant Purée & Green Olive-Pomegranate Couscous
Thick-cut lamb, pan-seared & aromatic, over silky eggplant & jeweled grain pilaf
1094 cal · 29g protein · 53 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Fried Sardine Bruschetta with Green Tomato Caponata & Crispy Breadcrumb
Delicate fish, tart caponata, a confident sear, rustic-elegant
873 cal · 30g protein · 40 min
IntermediateIn-between
Spiced Labne & Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Pita Chips
Smoky roasted eggplant stirred into strained yogurt with warm spices
527 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Green-Curry Branzino en Papillote with Charred Eggplant & Jasmine Rice
Steamed, aromatic, summery
817 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Eggplant Miso & Sesame Charcoal Noodle Salad with Anchovy Oil & Burnt Yuzu
Silky charcoal soba with smoky miso-glazed eggplant, bright-dark seasoning
923 cal · 26g protein · 58 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.
