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Aubergine recipes - 43 recipes

By S.McIntosh

Aubergines, or eggplant in America and Australia, are a summer vegetable, low in fat and bursting with vitamins and minerals. Aubergine recipes are a healthy choice and an important vegetable to have in your diet and it is said that aubergine can actually help to reduce weight.
Aubergines are of Indian origin and also cultivated in south and east Asia. The deep purple aubergine is the most common variety imported to Britain and Ireland and you will find endless aubergine recipes to choose from. Don’t be put off by the bitter flavour when this vegetable is raw, once roasted, fried or baked, aubergines become juicy and tender with a rich, tasty flavour. Aubergine is extremely versatile and lends itself to the preparation of delicious dishes, rolls, dips, curries or can be cooked by itself: discover our recipe ideas for aubergine!

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By kenzofish

Rate this recipe 4.1/5 (20 Votes)
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  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • 1 large Spanish onion, chopped in 1/2-inch dice
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons currants
  • 1 tablespoon hot chili flakes, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (to yield 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/4 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5 sprigs mint, chopped
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 3/4-inch rounds and toasted on grill or in oven

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In a large 12 to 14-inch saute pan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot but not smoking

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- In a pan, heat the sauce, correcting the seasoning (sugar, salt, pepper,

4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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Heat the oven to 200C. Slice the aubergines thinly lengthways and lightly spray with 1-calorie oil on both sides

  • 1 calorie oil spray
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 aubergines, cut into thin slices lengthways
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • 300g spinach
  • 125g half-fat mozzarella
  • 150g tub ricotta
  • handful of parmesan
  • 400g cherry tomatoes
  • 2-3 salad onions, chopped
  • generous pinch of sage
  • generous pinch of ground nutmeg
  • pinch of sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • crusty bread and salad, to serve
4.4/5 (56 Votes)

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1. Put vegetable oil into a wok, add the green curry paste, cook over a low heat until the aroma develops

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp green curry paste
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 300g of minced beef
  • 100g eggplant
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 2 chopped red peppers
4.2/5 (73 Votes)

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Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai or to give it an English name, Green Curry with Chicken, is one of the most popular dishes in T...

  • 500g skinless, boneless chicken (in bite sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Green curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
  • 1-2 stalks Thai Lemongrass
  • 6-8 Fresh Kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
  • 200g Thai Eggplant
  • 400ml (1 can) Coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon of Thai fish sauce
  • Small handful of Thai Coriander, roughly chopped
  • Thai Basil and Thai Red Chillies (optional)
4.1/5 (32 Votes)

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In a bowl place boiling water enough to cover all the aubergines, cover it and leave it for at least 1 hour

  • 2 aubergines sliced
  • 500g cooked chicken breasts
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 diced onion
  • 250g grated mozzarella
  • 285ml double cream
4.1/5 (17 Votes)

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Cut the aubergine into 2 and then put the halves on greaseproof paper

  • 1 dozen conchiglioni
  • 1 aubergine
  • 100g of minced beef
  • 50g feta
  • 1 tomato, peeled
  • 1 half onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Mint leaves
  • Olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

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- Wash and prepare vegetables - Cut the aubergine into thick slices (about 8mm), and arrange on a plate (check th...

  • 1 large aubergine
  • 400g smoked salmon
  • 1 plain yogurt
  • 200g thick double cream
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 2 lemons
  • 10cl olive oil
  • 2 sheets gelatine
  • 2 small tomatoes to garnish
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper
4.6/5 (26 Votes)

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Full of vegetables, this ratatouille will rock your socks

  • 1 Onion (Peeled and Chopped)
  • 1 Clove of Garlic (Peeled and Crushed)
  • 1 Small Aubergine (Diced)
  • 1 Green Pepper (De-seeded and Chopped)
  • 1 Courgette (Sliced)
  • 2 Cans Chopped Tomatoes
  • 10ml Oil (any type is suitable)
  • 1 Handful Fresh Basil
3.7/5 (176 Votes)

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Vegetarian, Dairy free, Gluten free

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper- halved seeded & finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper - halved seeded & finely chopped
  • 1 aubergine - diced
  • 1 courgette -diced
  • 2 red tomatoes - peeled seeded & diced
  • 8 eggs
  • Salt
3.7/5 (152 Votes)

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Cook the rice according to packet instructions

  • 8oz/225g rice
  • 9oz/250g tofu
  • oil
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 150g shallots/red onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 aubergine
  • 1 courgette
  • 100g green beans
  • 100g mange tout
  • ½ pint/300ml coconut milk
  • juice of 1 lime or lemon
3.7/5 (56 Votes)

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