Enriched with ras el hanout, tart apricots and sweet honey, this vegetarian and dairy-free tagine is inspired by the aromatic flavours of Morocco
Try this delicious vegan stew as part of a sharing platter next time you're hosting. Or, double up portions to enjoy as a warm and comforting dinner.
The silky aubergine is paired with tasty orzo pasta to create a warm, hearty dish that is packed full of flavour and texture
Plump aubergine is cooked slowly in a rich pesto, paprika and cumin-spiced tomato sauce, until satisfyingly soft and tender – it's then topped with creamy halloumi and baked until gooey and golden
Derek Sarno's vegan miso glazed aubergines are perfect for the barbecue and inspired by Asian flavours.
Lasagne is always a family favourite, and this vegan lasagne recipe is sure to be no different.
Be creative with aubergine and try using them in this gorgeous Italian bake
Take a shortcut and use an air-fryer to cook your aubergines and create this wonderfully creamy Levantine dip, baba ganoush. Serve with homemade warm flatbreads for an impressive starter or side at a dinner party – or for relaxed weekend feasting.
This vegan vegetable curry recipe is sure to brighten up any mealtime with its tasty combination of warming spices and vegetables, including aubergine, courgette, spinach and peas
We’ve given everyone’s favourite pasta dish a vegan makeover with this mushroom and aubergine vegan spaghetti Bolognese recipe
A schnitzel is an escalope-esque dish typically made with pounded meat such as veal or chicken. This vegetarian version uses thick pieces of aubergine in lieu of meat, delivering the same amount of crunchy, juicy satisfaction.
These flavoursome kebabs feature a super-easy miso, soy and ginger dressing and interesting textures with smoky aubergine and charred halloumi. Fire up the barbecue for a delicious veggie main.
Soft and tomatoey, this main course is a winner with everyone, not just vegetarians
This delicious, Middle-Eastern inspired veggie recipe is perfect for those who like a little heat. The best bit? You make it all in one pot – even the couscous and the eggs! Cooking it this way really blends all of the strong flavours together.
An updated version of the ever popular classic Greek dish, moussaka. Here halved aubergines, are stuffed with delicious, warmly spiced mince lamb, then baked, and topped with feta and greek yoghurt. Serve with a green salad on the side.
Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan salad made with aubergines and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, cumin and chilli. Here we’ve mashed it into a dip, topped with fresh herbs and served with flatbreads.
Aubergine is a classic in a vegetarian curry – and for good reason, as it works so well with highly flavoured sauces, such as this one. Simmering the aubergine, spices, tamarind, tomatoes and coconut milk makes for a deliciously tender – and tasty – dish.
Chicken is a low-fat protein source, while couscous is a healthy source of carbs
A rich and zingy Mediterranean-style salad, which is perfect as a starter or for a weekend lunch with friends. The aubergine provides an update to the classic Italian Caprese. A quick and easy dish with summer written all over it.
Plump, shiny seasonal aubergine and potatoes come together in this simple curry, also known as aloo baingan
Soft chunks of aubergine are mixed through silky spaghetti and finished with torn mozzarella and freshly picked basil leaves.
If you're looking to impress your guests with a Middle Eastern-inspired dish, look no further than Maqluba. Topped with juicy vine tomatoes and garnished with vibrant pomegranate seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavourful.
This take on a Middle Eastern baba ganoush is the ideal dip to accompany any picnic you've been planning. Charring the aubergines till they're just on the right side of burnt is what gives the dip its unqiue smoky flavour. Scatter with pomegranate seeds and serve.
This Thai red curry with duck makes a special friday night dinner for four people. Tender pieces of breast are cooked with coconut milk, aubergine, and Thai red curry paste. Fragrant and aromatic, it is best served with steamed rice and lime wedges.
This pasta bake takes its inspiration from Turkish manti – lamb or beef mince dumplings topped with a rich tomato sauce and yogurt. Try making this recipe to use up any Easter leftovers you may have.
This colourful vegan curry is sure to liven up your midweek meals. Aubergine, spinach and black-eyed beans are cooked in a lightly spiced tomato sauce. Serve with brown rice and a dollop of natural yogurt - delicious!
This simple and tasty summer camping recipe will guarantee that your campside meal is a success. These one-pan ratatouille eggs make for a flavoursome feast that will fuel the whole family
Here's an interesting twist on regular tacos, combining the unique umami-rich flavour of miso with honey, soy, lime and baked aubergine. Everyone will tuck in!
Try out this heart-healthy risotto recipe made with nutty pearl barley, aubergine, cherry tomatoes, and walnuts. It makes the most of storecupboard staples, so is not only low in saturated fat but low in price, too.
Everyone will tuck into this gorgeous Greek-inspired veggie bake – it's vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Serve as a special side to your Sunday roast or as a main – to make it more substantial, you could swap in 400g boiled potato slices for the courgettes.