Though commonly mistaken as a vegetable, eggplants are an underrated fruit that we simply don’t hear enough about. Not only are they a delicious and healthy addition to any diet, they can be made into chips, fritters and even into a dip. They also bring a pop of colour into your usual mix of meats and greens. Start having more of this nutritious and heart-healthy fruit by trying out our recipes below:
Few people can resist the temptation of freshly cooked vegetable crisps. While potato is the commonly chosen option, consider the humble eggplant. You’ll be surprised how good these crispy morsels can be.
Also known as baba ganoush, this eggplant dip is creamy, thick and smokey. This Levantine appetizer can be eaten with pita bread or carrot sticks. And it can also be served as a spread over biscuit or rice crisps and layered with vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes. Like hummus, another Mediterranean dip, baba ganoush is high in fibre, low in calories and rich in Omega-3s.
Get your daily dose of vegetables without making things boring with this baked eggplant. Combining onions, zucchinis, tomatoes and more, its cute presentation will get you hungry if the smell of its flavours don’t.
Try out innovative eggplant buns (the secret to keeping this burger recipe low in carbs) as they sandwich juicy beetroot and minced beef patties.
We all love vegetable fritters but have you tried eggplant fritters? This fast and easy dish can be served as finger food at celebrations or as a side dish with rice. Either way, fry it to golden perfection and you’ll have a crunchy, tasty bite.
Eggplants (and brinjals) don’t have to be boring. Top them with cheese and lamb mince, and bake them to silky, tender perfection, and you’ve got yourself a wholesome meal. This is also a great way to introduce eggplant to kids who are not familiar with the texture of eggplant.
Quick and tasty, this yummy satay tofu and eggplant stir-fry is packed full of goodness. It can be ready in no time at all for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Delicate eggplants with thick and aromatic curry, there’s no reason why anybody would pass up on this staple of Thai cuisine. With this vegetarian recipe, one can also opt to add chicken thighs or any meat of your choice for a bigger one-pot.
This quirky salad will be the talking point of your next meal. Think miso-glazed eggplants and caramelised brussels sprouts with a sprinkling of tangy pomegranate seeds and a subtle chilli kick. Yums!
A vibrant and full-flavoured dish, this beautiful spicy eggplant pork, which leans on the salty side, is really simple to prepare and is ready in a flash!
You can indulge on Meatless Mondays with this eggplant parmigiana that’ll remind you fondly of lasagnes soaked in an abundance of delightful tomato sauce. The best part of this recipe is that it takes no more than cooking the eggplants and putting it all into the oven!