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
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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
Branzino al Forno Intero con Agrodolce di Melanzana, Oliva Nera e Menta
Whole roasted branzino, eggplant agrodolce, black olive, fresh mint
1141 cal · 86g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
Raw meets cooked, creamy meets bright—a composed Turkish study in contrast
725 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Green-Curry Branzino en Papillote with Charred Eggplant & Jasmine Rice
Steamed, aromatic, summery
817 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Charred Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini
Smoky aubergine, spiced chickpeas, and whipped tahini dressing
586 cal · 17g protein · 28 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
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers
Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil
121 cal · 4g protein · 23 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
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Eggplant & Miso-Butter Soba with Crispy Shallot Foam
Silken noodles, caramelized eggplant, ethereal shallot essence
1573 cal · 40g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil
Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables
836 cal · 59g protein · 32 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
IntermediateLunch
Soba Noodle Bowl with Charred Eggplant, Shiso & Dashi Broth
Buckwheat noodles with grilled eggplant in cool umami broth
640 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Whipped Ricotta, Charred Tomato & Black Garlic Oil
Technique-driven vegetable course—sliced, fried, and sauced.
491 cal · 18g protein · 35 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs and Pomegranate
Smoky, umami-rich, textured, surprising.
270 cal · 8g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice Oil
Squeaky cheese with caramelized eggplant in a warm, complex spiced oil.
1035 cal · 53g protein · 43 min
EasySnack
Crispy Eggplant & Walnut Rolls with Whipped Labne & Pomegranate Molasses
Charred eggplant ribbons filled with toasted walnut paste and creamy labne
621 cal · 18g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Walnut Moutabal with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage
Smoky eggplant purée topped with toasted walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and crispy sage leaves
457 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
IntermediateDinner
Miso-Sake Glazed Black Cod with Charred Eggplant & Smashed Yuzu Potato
Buttery deep-sea fish with caramelized miso and roasted bitterness
638 cal · 43g protein · 30 min
IntermediateIn-between
Whipped Labneh & Charred Eggplant Dip with Za'atar Crisps
Smoky, tangy, with herbaceous crunch
370 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
IntermediateDinner
Branzino en Papillote with Sicilian Caponata & Black Olives
Whole fish steamed in parchment with eggplant, capers, pine nuts, and raisins
836 cal · 57g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Lamb Shoulder Chops with Green Curry Paste, Charred Eggplant & Jasmine Rice
Thick lamb chops with aromatic Thai green curry and silky eggplant
623 cal · 15g protein · 43 min