EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers
Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil
121 cal · 4g protein · 23 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.
Easy
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
EasyDinner
Miso-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Eggplant & Black Sesame
Rich fish, umami glaze, charred vegetable sweetness
459 cal · 34g protein · 22 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
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
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
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Swordfish with Burnt Chili Oil & Charred Eggplant Caponata
Thick swordfish steak, Sicilian-spiced eggplant, fermented chili heat
1025 cal · 47g protein · 46 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Charred Eggplant Purée & Pomegranate Molasses Oil
Roasted green wheat cakes with smoky dip and tangy glaze
570 cal · 17g protein · 45 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
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.
