This list of yummy Vegan Eggplant Recipes (or Vegan Aubergine Recipes) is here to prove that eggplant is one vegetable not to pass on in your vegan meals.
In many vegan and vegetarian dishes, eggplant is often used as a meat replacement because of it’s texture and its ability to pick up flavours pretty nicely; it is such a versatile vegetable. However, if it’s not cooked well, it can be a pretty lackluster and tasteless dish.
But if cooked properly, eggplant is perhaps one of the tastiest vegetable to use in many vegan dishes.
As for the taste, eggplant picks up flavours pretty nicely. So, it’s really about the method of cooking with the right combination of spices and other ingredients.
There’s also the misconception that eggplant needs a lot of oil to cook right. In this video for Eggplant/Aubergine with Kalia Gravy and this one for Vegan Tikka Masala Curry, I’ve shown how to cook eggplant and get a creamy delicious texture with little to no oil, if you prefer.
I’ve put together this list of vegan eggplant recipes which are all are tasty mouthwatering vegan recipes.
There are dishes where eggplant is served on its own or incorporated in a dish — from rice to curries, soups and stews, snacks, condiments, and burgers which you can also make into meatballs!
You’ll find that older recipes on the blog used the term ‘aubergine’ instead of ‘eggplant’. I’ve been moving different countries since the creation of this blog. I’m originally more used to the term ‘aubergine’ which is the preferred term in Mauritius, the UK and Ireland. When I moved further west, in Northern America, I just decided to use the more widely used term: eggplant.
Interestingly, the term aubergine actually comes from the French word for eggplant. And while moving countries, I’ve come to learn about more words that are different within the English language depending on region. You might find it interesting to read about words that are different in the US and the UK. Coriander, for instance, is another term that took me a while to get used to saying ‘cilantro’, which is more widely used in the United States.
If my slight deviation of English terms hasn’t distracted you, let’s find some yummy eats from this list of Vegan Eggplant recipes not to miss out on.
Vegan Eggplant Recipes
A list of yummy Vegan Eggplant Recipes (or Vegan Aubergine Recipes) to prove that eggplant is one tasty vegetable not to miss out on. You'll find rice dishes, curries, soups and stews, snacks, condiments, and burgers.
Eggplant / Aubergine with Kalia Gravy
A delicious eggplant / aubergine recipe served with vegan fragrant kalia gravy. The Kalia curry is usually a very aromatic Mauritian curry dish. In this recipe the curry sauce is used as gravy over eggplant.
Eggplant Fritters
Eggplant dipped in a chickpea flour batter coating and pan fried. The result is a crispy outside with a moist mushy interior. These eggplant fritters, also know in Mauritius as gateau brinjel, are great as a snack or as part of a meal.
Tangy Sweet Thai Eggplant and Tofu Curry
This tangy sweet Thai Eggplant and Tofu curry is thick, rich and comforting. Sweet and tangy flavours mingling together with the spices, make every bite so exciting.
Vegan Tikka Masala Curry with Eggplant, Red Kidney Beans and Zucchini/Courgette
Eggplant, red kidney beans and courgette (zucchini) doused in a luscious vegan homemade tikka masala sauce. A vegan version of the much loved amazingly rich, creamy and flavoursome tikka masala curry.
Warm Rice Salad with Aubergine and Lentils
A flavourful brown and wild rice salad with aubergine (eggplant), lentils and sun-dried tomatoes. An ideal meal prep dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Smoky Tempeh Quiche with Eggplant Crust
No pastry is involved in this vegan quiche. Thick sturdy slices of eggplant are used to encase the filling in lieu of a crust. It’s lighter than a traditional quiche, eggless and dairy-free with no compromise on the texture, yet very filling and satisfying. This quiche is crispy around the edges and creamy in the centre. Delicious!
One-Pot Eggplant, Mushrooms and Rice Stovetop Casserole
One-Pot Eggplant, Mushrooms and Rice Stovetop Casserole — an easy weeknight meal lightly spiced and versatile.
Roasted Eggplant Steaks with Veggie Mince Sauce
Delectable Roasted Eggplant Steaks slathered with yummy veggie meatless mince sauce - a tasty simple dinner that is low in carb and vegan keto-friendly.
Vegan Enchiladas with One Great Mexican Sauce Recipe
Vegan enchiladas with delicious tofu and eggplant filling in a succulent piquante Mexican sauce, made with roasted gooseberries and chillies.
Mauritian Mashed Aubergine with Potato
Mauritian stovetop mashed aubergine or eggplant with potato is made in a skillet where thinly sliced aubergine are braised with spices until they melt into a flavourful puree. Potatoes are cooked at the same time in the pan and release their starch to make a really creamy delicious dish.
Mauritian Dal (Yellow Split Pea Soup) with Eggplant | Dholl et Bringelle | Vegan + Vegetarian Recipe
A lightly spiced Mauritian soup, made with yellow split peas and eggplant, which can be enjoyed over rice or with roti as a main dish or side dish.
Vegetable Moussaka Recipe
An easy vegetable moussaka dish that consists of juicy veggie meatless mince sauce mingling with layers of sweet eggplant (aubergines) and a velvety creamy bechamel sauce. This vegan and vegetarian version of the classic Greek moussaka is hearty and homely yet much lighter, dairy-free and low in carb with gluten-free options.
Chickpea and Eggplant Mauritian Stew (Daube)
Much lighter than a curry, the daube is a versatile Mauritian stew dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with rice.
Brown Chickpea and Eggplant Veggie Burger
A burger patty that is not crumbly or dry and does not fall apart. It's made with chickpeas and eggplant, and is moist, very tasty.
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