15 Easy Eggplant Dishes For The Summer!

Eggplant is meaty, mighty, and totally affordable! If you know how to cook it right, it can easily become a kitchen staple. These recipes are all from the Food Monster App – so make sure to check it out for more!

1. Roasted Eggplant Fillets 

These Roasted Eggplant Fillets are so simple but so hearty! If you want to make it extra special, just add some vegan cheese on top!

2. Barley, Lentil, and Herb-Roasted Butternut Squash-Stuffed Eggplant 

Doesn’t this Barley, Lentil, and Herb-Roasted Butternut Squash-Stuffed Eggplant look spectacular?! The eggplant adds even more meatiness to an already meaty filling!

3. Veggie Lasagna with Eggplant and Cashew Cheese 

This Veggie Lasagna with Eggplant and Cashew Cheese is so delicious! This recipe shows you how to take some of the bitterness out of the eggplant before cooking so check it out!

4. Potato and Eggplant Burger with Avocado Mayo

Not a fan of veggie burgers? This Potato and Eggplant Burger with Avocado Mayo might be a good recipe for you! Just skip the potato burger part and stack up the veggies with the avocado mayo sauce!

5. Eggplant Hummus With Turmeric Crackers and Tomato Cilantro Crackers 

This Eggplant Hummus With Turmeric Crackers and Tomato Cilantro Crackers would be perfect for a summer party appetizer!

6. Miso-Roasted Japanese Eggplant and Zucchini

This Miso-Roasted Japanese Eggplant and Zucchini is super simple- just pour over rice for a filling meal! Ooey gooey, sticky sauce coats the veggies in this delicious dish!

7. Eggplant Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 

This Eggplant Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is so smoky and delicious! Try this as a show-stopping appetizer that your meat-eating friends will adore!

8. Iranian Eggplant and Chickpeas Stew

This Iranian Eggplant and Chickpeas Stew is so comforting! Between the eggplant and chickpeas- you have a smooth, meaty stew that is lighter than it looks!

9. Spiral Eggplant and Zucchini Veggie Tart 

This Spiral Eggplant and Zucchini Veggie Tart is dressed to impress! You can swap out some of the veggies for whatever you have on hand or whatever is in season in your area!

10. Eggplant, Zucchini, and Walnut Salad 

This Eggplant, Zucchini, and Walnut Salad is healthy, packed with protein, and utilizes some delicious summer ingredients! The Dijon mustard dressing elevates the flavors to a whole new level of YUM!

11. Eggplant Rollatini with Basil Tofu Ricotta

This Eggplant Rollatini with Basil Tofu Ricotta is lighter than a heavy, pasta lasagna. Try this for a delicious, plant-based take on the classic!

12. Eggplant Burger 

This Eggplant Burger is hearty, meaty, and perfect for summer cookouts! Stack them up with tahini sauce, hummus, and dill pickles!

13. Roasted Eggplant Fan 

This Roasted Eggplant Fan is fancy and so healthy! This recipe can double as a centerpiece for your table!

14. Asian Eggplant Stir-Fry

Try this Asian Eggplant Stir-Fry over rice for a simple and delicious dinner! This recipe is sure to spice up your summer!

15. Eggplant Parmesan 

How CUTE is this Eggplant Parmesan?! Skip the breading and go for a baked eggplant to make it a little lighter!

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Lead image source:Eggplant Parmesan