Eggplant, aubergine, purple wonder veg. Whatever you call it, it’s tasty. Aubergines seem to be an often neglected ingredient in Western cooking, but it doesn’t need to be that way! From curries and chillies to baba ganoush, the humble aubergine can do it all.
Today we’ve got to 5 lovely recipe ideas to share with you, so grab yourself some aubergines and get cooking!
Burnt Aubergine Chilli
If you’re ever in need of an easy, nutritious, incredibly delicious, guaranteed crowd-pleaser of a dish, then look no further than this aubergine chilli recipe from BBC Good Food. Don’t just take our word for it either, this recipe has garnered an overall rating of 5-stars from (at the time of writing) 691 reviews!
Baba Ganoush
If you like dips of any description, then baba ganoush should be a staple side dish. Think: aubergine hummus. Baba ganoush is creamy, smoky, smooth, and seriously delicious. In fact, if you make some of this stuff and have any leftovers then congratulations — you’ve achieved something truly extraordinary. There are lots of recipes out there, from the simple to the more complex, but personally we like this one from The Mediterranean Dish.
Simple Aubergine Steaks
Here’s a really simple but very tasty Thornleys-style idea: thickly slice your aubergines into steaks, then fry them in a bit of oil until browned on either side, season with salt and pepper and serve with our creamy cracked peppercorn sauce. Eat on its own or alongside some homemade roast potatoes. Lovely.
Smoky Aubergine Daal
This is another winning recipe for anyone who likes the smokiness of the chilli we mentioned above. Deep, rich, and flavourful, this smoky aubergine daal from Jamie Oliver is such a great choice for when you’re craving something a little bit more filling, satisfying, and flavourful.
Aubergine Penne Arrabbiata
Another recipe from Jamie Oliver, it would be wrong of us to exclude a pasta recipe from our list. One thing we love about aubergine with pasta is that it’s a combination most of us hardly ever consider. But it’s a match made in comfort food heaven. Just be sure to swap out the pasta for a gluten-free variety if necessary.
Speaking of pasta…
If you’re a pasta lover and the last recipe caught your attention, then be sure to take a look at our previous blog post on how to use our sauce mixes with pasta.