30+ Must-try Vegan Eggplant Recipes for ALL OCCASIONS - My Pure Plants (2024)

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Lighter Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (No breadcrumbs!)

This vegan eggplant parmesan recipe is a lighter take on the authentic Italian recipe. Roasted eggplants are swimming in a hearty Pomodoro sauce and in a rich melted cheese sauce made of cannellini beans. No breading since the classic Italian recipe doesn’t call for any panko breadcrumbs. I am positive that if you try it, you’ll make it again and again.

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Meaty Vegan Moussaka (TVP Ground Beef)

What do you need to make theBEST ever VeganMoussaka? I would say layers of roasted eggplant slices, a hearty tomato-based mince ragú sauce,and a creamy white bechamel baked together in the oven.

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Vegan Eggplant Meatballs

Roasted eggplant has this amazing texture and fairly neutral flavor, so with proper seasoning, it can be turned into many tasty things. You should try these 6-ingredient simple vegan eggplant meatballs served with marinara sauce and your favorite pasta. Sprinkle it with a generous amount of vegan parmesan cheese for good measure.

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30-min One-pot Ratatouille (Vegan)

This is the best French summer vegetable stew that you can stir up in one pot within 30 minutes. I say to stir up because the traditional ratatouille is cooked on a stovetop and not baked. It is a quick and easy dish to make from colorful summer vegetables like fresh tomato, zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper. It is naturally vegan and vegetarian.

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Dan Dan Eggplant Noodles by Rachael Hartley

This dish is a vegan take on the traditional Sichuan Chinese recipe where noodles and ground pork (crumbled tempeh in this case) are tossed with spicy chili oil and peanut sauce.

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Mediterranean Eggplant Boats by Dishing Out Health

Baked eggplant halves stuffed with aromatic quinoa and topped with fresh Mediterranean tomato and bell pepper salsa.

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Vegan Fesenjan with Eggplant by Little Sunny Kitchen

Beautiful Persian walnut and chickpea stew topped with crispy eggplant and fresh pomegranate seeds.

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Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza by My Darling Vegan

Roasted eggplant slices and caramelized onions are a unique and delicious way to spice up your pizza night.

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Vegan Eggplant Curry by Short Girl Tall Order

This filling, comforting, and hearty curry is a delicious and nourishing dinner or lunch the next day. Little creamy, little spicy, and full of flavors.

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Spicy Eggplant Stir-fry with Enoki Mushrooms by My Goodness Kitchen

Enoki mushrooms look like noodles in this easy and delicious stir fry dish. The sauce is aromatic and flavorful with lots of Asian ingredients.

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Vegan Eggplant Reuben Sandwich by From My Bowl

Instead of using mocked corned beef, try this eggplant Reuben sandwich. It has all the classic ingredients like sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and cheese. All vegan, oil-free and gluten-free.

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Vegan Sabich Sandwich by Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas

It is a vegan version of the popular Jewish street food, Sabich now with roasted eggplant and potato slices topped with a fresh Israeli salad and drizzled with amba sauce.

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Vegan Eggplant Carnitas Taco by Rhian’s Recipes

This taco recipe has flavorful, meaty, juicy eggplant strips in carnitas sauce that you can top with fresh veggie salsa, lettuce, sweet corn, avocado, and more…

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Grilled Eggplant in Miso Glaze by V for Veggy

Anita calls it a super simple recipe that will knock your socks off. I can so imagine it in a packed sandwich with lots of fresh veggies around.

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Curried Eggplant Lentil Quinoa Burger by Fat Free Vegan

Light curry-flavored eggplant and lentil burger patties with spicy onion-pepper relish is a perfect packed lunch that will give you a boost to finish your day strong.

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Roasted Tomato, Zucchini, and Eggplant Soup by Occasionally Eggs

A vegan summer garden veggie soup with tomato, zucchini, eggplant, onion, and garlic. Everything’s roasted together in a sheet pan and blended into a smooth, creamy soup and topped with pesto.

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BBQ Moroccan Eggplant Salad by Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas

Roasted eggplant slices are seasoned with delicate Moroccan spices and a bit of smoky flavor same as chickpeas on a bed of rocket salad.

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Asian Eggplant Salad by The Devil Wears Salad

Caramelized eggplant with tofu and asparagus is a match made in heaven especially drizzled with a creamy miso dressing.

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Indian Roasted Eggplant and Lentil Bowl by Dishing Out Health

Fiber-rich, veggie-loaded salad bowl with a hint of Indian spices. This recipe has yummy roasted eggplant and onion, with meaty black lentils and fresh cucumber drizzled with cardamom yogurt

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Persian Roasted Eggplant Salad by Veggie Desserts

Caramelized eggplant wedges with aromatic Persian quinoa and lentil salad on a freshly chopped kale bed drizzled with tahini dressing.

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Georgian Eggplant Rolls by Happy Kitchen Rocks

These rolls are simple and healthy appetizers, not to mention they are absolutely stunning. Roasted eggplant slices are stuffed with a ricotta-type walnut filling.

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Sicilian Caponata Crostini by Veggie Desserts

A flavorful Italian eggplant stew that they usually serve it as an appetizer or first course. Aren’t they look delicious as a crostini?

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Grilled Baby Eggplant with Minted Yoghurt by The View From Great Island

It is a delicious and stunning Middle Eastern appetizer. You can pick up these grilled baby eggplants by the stem and serve it as unique finger food.

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Vegan Rice Stuffed Dolmades By Strength & Sunshine

Rebecca made this Mediterranean classic vegan by stuffing aromatic basmati rice with fresh herbs, roasted eggplant, and olives into grape leaves.

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Baba Ganoush by Downshiftology

No introduction is needed for Baba Ganoush. It is a must-try eggplant dip. Full stop. It is creamy, savory, and smoky. Perfect to dip fresh veggies or flatbread in it.

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Smoky Roasted Eggplant Red Pepper Dip with Walnuts

This roasted eggplant and red pepper dip is a smoky, rich, flavorful dip. It is the combination of two popular Middle Eastern classics baba ganoush and muhammara. Serve it with vegetables or with sliced pita bread, but it is especially delicious added to a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Smoky Eggplant Moutabal Dip by Alpha Foodie

This Persian Eggplant dip is ready in 15 minutes and you need only 5 ingredients. It starts with smoking eggplants on an open stove. How fun is that?

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Mediterranean Eggplant Chips by Running To The Kitchen

Extra crispy and crunchy eggplant slices seasoned with Mediterranean spices are just perfect for snacking. Get a vegan yogurt dip to pair them with

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Russian Eggplant Caviar

It is a crunchy eggplant spread with carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes that you can serve it on a piece of bread. It is a light and veggie-packed quick snack or appetizer.

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Eggplant Fries by Attachment Mummy

Cut the eggplant to make them look like potato fries. Cover it with a pakora-like batter and fry them until crispy. There you have a delicious snack before dinner.

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Mediterranean Eggplant Chutney

Eggplant is slow-cooked in spices and preservatives like sugar and vinegar that transforms it into a tangy jam-like spread that you can enjoy with a dosa (rice pancakes).

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Vegan Chocolate Cake Made With Eggplants by Okonomi Kitchen

You might have heard of zucchini bread or black bean brownies, but I bet you are amazed by this decadent, rich, and moist chocolate cake with eggplant.

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