Eggplant

This recipe swaps out the traditional tofu for eggplant, which has a similar soft texture but absorbs the rich flavors of the sauce even more.

This mashed eggplant spread is topped with saffron, blackened mint, caramelized onions, and savory kashk—a thick, salty Iranian yogurt whey.

The combination of the perfectly roasted eggplant, creamy mafé peanut sauce, and crunchy crushed peanuts makes this the ultimate comfort side dish.

Eggplant, zucchini, and peppers take a long, slow bath in lots of olive oil, becoming meltingly tender in the pan and getting even better the following day.

Eggplant and onion pieces are marinated in spiced, creamy yogurt before being grilled or broiled.

Smoked garlic butter slathered over these vegetable kabobs kicks them up to the next level.

This make-ahead Sicilian dish makes a great party appetizer, but you can also eat it all by yourself with a few slices of crusty bread.

The secret to soft and sweet eggplant? Toss it in the microwave.

Gourmet’s best eggplant Parmesan recipe starts with a quick homemade marinara and uses panko breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch.

There are plenty of options with this warm roasted eggplant salad: scoop it up with some grilled bread, toss it with pasta, or serve it on top of polenta.

This simple ratatouille recipe combines summer vegetables into an easy, flavorful stew that can be served as an appetizer, main, or side dish.

Not to be mistaken for baba ghanoush, this eggplant and tahini dip leans on spices rather than citrus for its flavor.

Give the humble eggplant the attention it deserves with a rich and spicy sauce.

Heilongjiang in Northeast China does not have a huge repertoire of famous recipes, but this eggplant preparation should put it on the map.

Use this master formula as your guide—but feel free to get creative with the add-ins. A dried chile? Sure! A few sprigs of herbs from your windowsill? Why not?

This dressed eggplant is wonderful as an appetizer or a full meal on its own.