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Aubergines are wonderfully versatile and great for soaking up tons of flavour. Make the most of them with our delicious recipes using aubergine, from classic ratatouille and rich moussaka, to spicy curries and fragrant tagines – find some new favourite aubergines dishes here.
Fill fluffy bao buns with sweet and sticky glazed hoisin aubergine. Bursting with bold and complex Chinese flavours, these delightful bites make great party food (they're vegan-friendly) or an interesting snack, lunch or even breakfast!
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
This fantastic salsa is a great accompaniment to barbecue dishes and grilled meat and fish.
This vegetarian Sicilian pasta dish is beautifully simple and contains 2 of your 5-a-day
Tuck into a bowl of comforting creamy polenta topped with a delicious ratatouille. It's packed with fresh herbs and vegetables, a great winter warmer.
This vegetarian alternative to traditional pigs in blankets is sure to be a winning element to any buffet, and also works perfectly as an easy vegetarian starter. With aubergine and halloumi instead of bacon and sausages, these tasty rolls are still hearty
A lovely vegetarian Middle Eastern inspired canapé made with aubergine, tahini and pomegranate seeds. Put together a platter of these for your next gathering and they’ll all be coming back for more.
Transform leftover veggie curry into a healthy, tasty tea or filling lunch. Dina Begum has taken her aubergine and paneer curry and stuffed it into pittas to serve with spiced potato wedges and a side salad for freshness. This is fab fusion food!
Speedy midweek meal or Friday night fakeaway, Dina Begum's veggie paneer curry is going to hit the spot! It's ready in just half an hour, yet the bold, rich flavours suggest hours of marinating. What's more, there's leftovers to stuff into pittas for next day's dinner – see recipe, below.
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. These meatballs are cooked in a ratatouille-inspired sauce and served with spaghetti for a simple meal that's packed with veggies.
Infused with Asian flavours, this salmon and aubergine dish is an ideal fuss-free midweek meal.
Here's a veggie pasta bake that'll please the whole family, and it's on the table in just 45 minutes. We've used free from penne here, but you could use regular wheat pasta if you prefer. Brimming with veggies, it's hearty, filling and totally delicious!
Pack in the flavour in just 25 minutes! Here we've grilled aubergine slices then glazed them with a zingy, sweet and spicy sauce. Served with courgette and pea-studded rice, this is one healthy, plant-based dinner you'll want to make again and again.
This simple traybake inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean is sure to be a new favourite with the family. Tender pork steaks are coated in a delicious marinade using sundried tomatoes, lemon zest, fresh chives and Parmesan.
Inspired by Southern Italy, this caponata stew is packed with colourful veggies for a delicious summer main. Top with fried seabass and fresh basil to garnish or serve on its own for a hearty yet summery, vegan-friendly meal.
This Sicilian-inspired pasta dish is so simple to make yet tastes so special, ideal for an easy midweek meal or relaxed weekend eating. Roasted aubergines are added to a rich sausage and tomato sauce, served with chunky rigatoni, fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan. Delicious!
Baked aubergines are not just a fab side dish, they can be the main event – here they're coated in panko breadcrumbs and baked til tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Serve this tasty aubergine schnitzel with green beans coated in a garlicky, herby butter for an interesting veggie dinner!
Subtly sweet white miso and soy-glazed aubergine is baked til sticky and tender, then served atop wholewheat noodles with pickled red onion, coriander, lime, mango and toasted peanuts. This is a flavour and texture fiesta and makes a special, speedy dinner for two.
This easy and tasty vegan tagine is cooked low and slow with the help of your handy piece of kitchen kit- the slow-cooker
Made with a spicy curry paste, this indulgent coconut curry is perfect for a cold autumn evening. The Malaysian dish is seasoned with soy sauce, which gives it a wickedly savoury hit, and served with a fresh coconut chutney to balance out the rich flavours
Baking orzo helps it absorb all of the rich flavours from the vegetables and stock in this fantastic Mediterranean stew
Add a touch of traditional Greek cuisine to your pasta with this moussaka-style dish with chunky Mediterranean vegetables
This veg-packed hotpot is a great way to warm up on chilly winter evenings. Make a simple tomato sauce with aubergines and lentils and top with crispy garlic potatoes, then let the oven do the rest of the work!
Zhoug is a vibrant green sauce made using coriander, garlic, mint and cumin, like a spicy Middle Eastern pesto. Here it is paired with chopped boiled eggs and crispy fried aubergines to fill a delicious pitta
Demi's aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
Borani is a Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt dip that Lucy first enjoyed on a holiday. She's given it her twist and topped it with a jammy aubergine, tomato and lentil stew. It packs in 2 of your 5-a-day and is high in fibre. Serve with flatbreads and dig in!
Exotic and warming, this easy Thai curry recipe is made in one pan, meaning you save on time and washing up!
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
The classic comforting Greek dish has been given a vegetarian makeover in this hearty, healthy recipe that is suitable for vegans and uses peppers and courgettes instead of mince.
A sticky teriyaki sauce gives the roasted aubergines in this dish a lovely caramelised texture
Author and recipe writer, Nik Sharma has created this sweet, sour and beautifully fragrant lamb curry that looks and tastes special, but is simple to make. Can you believe this dish is healthy too? Enjoy with rice, naan or roti. You can even freeze leftovers.
Add some extra veg to an easy pasta dinner with this ratatouille pasta bake recipe. Roast a medley of frozen Med veg with courgette, aubergine and peppers then add pasta and tinned tomatoes, top with cheese and bake until bubbling.