55 aubergine recipes for easy midweek meals, curries and more

This creamy coconut and peanut aubergine curry is vegetarian, under 300 calories and ready in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect comforting meal to make midweek

Cook aubergine pieces with fragrant spices and red lentils for a hearty yet healthy vegan aubergine dhansak to feed the whole family. Enjoy with pilau rice

A vegetarian take on a baked pasta classic, made with homemade white sauce (it's easy), lots of fresh basil and charred aubergine

An absolute classic, made that little bit healthier by using a few clever tricks. It's high in protein, low in salt and calories, and delicious to boot

Inspired by involtini di melanzane, but with a melting mozzarella middle twist. You can make the sauce and grill the aubergines up to two days ahead and chill

Layers of minced lamb, potato and aubergine, covered in white sauce and baked to make the classic Greek dish moussaka. Greek salad is all you need on the side.

Charred aubergine gives this vegan chilli a delicious, smoky depth, making it a great family midweek meat alternative

Packed with aromatic rice and sweet sticky aubergines, this vegan dish is a great alternative to a classic stir-fry

Make a batch of this Italian veggie classic to feed a crowd, or make two smaller dishes and freeze one for later

Our 30-minute vibrant vegan recipe is packed with fresh flavours of crunchy radishes, fiery ginger and zesty lime

Honey and aubergine work really well together, and these aubergine slices with thyme and honey vinaigrette are great to have on-hand as a snack or side dish

Serve this baba ganoush with cumin crispbreads as a mezze starter with hummus, olives, lamb kofte or falafel. You can keep with crispbreads in an airtight container for up to three days

A vegetarian's dream, this midweek winner with aubergine chunks, rice seasoned with ras el hanout, shards of golden halloumi and sesame seeds, is ready and on the table in 35 minutes

Golden, charred aubergines are paired with crumbled feta, olives and herbs in this summery salad. Soaking the sultanas in vinegar makes them extra-juicy

Charred and dressed in an agrodolce (sweet/sour) dressing, this aubergine salad is light enough to serve as you soak up the last of the summer rays but it’s also a great party platter to serve alongside meze if you’re looking for something a bit more substantial

Our best, easy, ratatouille recipe is packed with tomatoes, aubergine, courgettes and red pepper. Serve it with crusty sourdough for a family meal

We make the most of meaty aubergines in this creamy vegetarian moussaka, an ideal comforting recipe to feed the family midweek

Check out this easy gluten free tomato penne alla norma with aubergine topped with fresh basil. This simple recipe is veggie friendly and low in calories

Hasselbacking is back and it works really well with aubergine to ensure it roasts to silky perfection

Make the most of aubergines by deep-frying in breadcrumbs until crisp and golden before stuffing in a burger bun with grilled halloumi and harissa mayo. Our veggie aubergine burgers are perfect for entertaining.

This aubergine and pepper muhammara is smoky and sweet, with just a little hint of tang. It makes an ideal side dish at a barbecue as it complements almost everything

This Persian-style vegan aubergine salad is bursting with sweet and smokey flavours. It makes the perfect addition to a sharing spread with friends or family

Whip up this flavourful, low-calorie aubergine Thai jungle curry in just 20 minutes using a premade curry paste. Perfect for a midweek meal

Check out our lamb roast with aromatic ras el hanout and an easy spiced aubergine pilaf. A spicy alternative to a traditional roast, lamb is perfect for soaking up Middle Eastern flavours