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Here are some Vegan Eggplant recipes for you to try. Not everybody is familiar with Eggplants, also called Aubergines or Brinjal. It is a vegetable coming from Asia. The widest variety of eggplant grows in India between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers also in other regions of Asia.

The name Eggplant comes from a white variety of small white fruits that look like eggs. Eggplants have many benefits; you can read about them here in this article about the >Benefits of Eggplants.

The ancestors of our Eggplant grow wild in India. Later people cultivated them in China and other Asian countries. In the 14th century, it came to the Middle East, Africa to Europe. It became popular in Italy, Greece, Turkey and France.

Many of our vegan eggplant recipes come from the cuisine of these countries. They are delicious. Let the recipes inspire you, and try all these tasty vegan eggplant recipes.

Enjoy!

Who Else Wants Inspiring Vegan Eggplant Recipes?

Italian Layered Vegetable Casserole

COURTESY SUSAN VOISIN Creamy bean filling elevates roasted eggplant and zucchini in Fat-Free Vegan’s Italian Layered Vegetable Casserole. Garnish with chopped parsley for a vibrant hit of green.

Sweet and Sour Eggplant

COURTESY TORI AVEY
Sweet and sour eggplant on the blog The Shiksa balances the bright flavors of rice vinegar and soy sauce with the sweetness of red bell peppers and brown sugar. Finish off with sesame seeds for a subtle crunch.

Ajvar (Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Relish)

COURTESY SUSAN VOISIN
Ajvar (pronounced “eye-var”), is a condiment made from roasted pepper and eggplant. You can spread it onto crackers, serve it like salsa, or swapped for your go-to sandwich spread. Try stirring this version from the blog Fat-Free Vegan into warm pasta for a tangy sauce.

Baingan Bharta Indian Eggplant Dip

COURTESY BITES OUT OF LIFE

Baingan Bharta, a popular North Indian curry, is traditionally made with coal-roasted eggplant. On the blog Bites Out of Life, the cooking process is simplified with boiled and then sautéed eggplant, resulting in a smooth, rich texture without an open flame.

Oil Baked Eggplant Chips

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oil-baked eggplant chips from the blog Scratching Canvas into your dip of choice.

Za’atar Crusted Eggplant Tomato Basil Naan Flatbreads

COURTESY HEATHER POIRE
Za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend, complements roasted eggplant in this vegan eggplant-topped naan recipe from Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes.

Eggplant Ratatouille

COURTESY 86 LEMONS

Ratatouille is just a fancy word for a traditional southern France vegetable stew, but this simple eggplant ratatouille from the blog 86Lemons combines eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, and bell peppers for a rich, savory meal.

Stuffed Eggplant

COURTESY DINE AND DASH

Looks fancy, but isn’t! Twice-baked stuffed eggplant from Dine & Dash is topped with feta and parsley (swap feta for almond slivers to keep it vegan). Toss any leftovers with plain penne or spaghetti for a quick weeknight meal.

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