Best Aubergine Recipes and Meal Ideas

Not sure how to cook aubergine to perfection? Check out our best aubergine recipes, including aubergine parmigiana and aubergine curry and start whipping up delicious meals today.

Aubergine Recipes by HelloFresh

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Transform your meals with the power of aubergine

Benefits and Versatility of Aubergines

Aubergines (also known as eggplants in the US) are famous all over the world for their health benefits, flavour and most of all, their versatility in recipes. Not only can they be roasted, baked, boiled, fried and more, they're also full of antioxidants and high in vitamins A and C which help protect your cells from damage. This is probably why they are used in a wealth of delicious dishes and cuisines all over the world, including Middle Eastern Baba Ganoush, Greek Moussaka and Italian Aubergine Parmigiana.

From the nightshade family (that also include tomatoes and courgette), aubergine is actually a berry that thrives in hot climates and seasons and can grow in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. However, they're most commonly known for their deep purple-black skin that you often find in supermarkets.

Aubergines are especially good when used as a meat alternative in vegetarian dishes, whether that’s in pastas, curries or even tacos, all which are available in our delicious aubergine recipe repertoire at HelloFresh.

How To Cook Aubergine

Part of an aubergine’s appeal is its versatility in recipes and cooking methods. Here are some of the most popular ways of cooking aubergine:

Baked Aubergine

Prep and Season: Slice the aubergine, brush with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and desired herbs to personal taste.
Bake: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender, remembering to flip halfway to achieve best results.

Fried Aubergine

Season and Coat: Slice aubergine, season with salt and desired spices to taste, and optionally coat with flour or breadcrumbs.
Fry: Heat oil in a pan, fry seasoned aubergine slices for two to three minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on a paper towel and serve.

Air Fryer Aubergine

Season and Coat: Slice aubergine, season with salt and desired spices to taste, and optionally coat with a light layer of olive oil.
Air Fry: Place your aubergine slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 190°C for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

How to: Aubergines - FAQs

Can you eat aubergine raw?

Aubergine is fine to eat raw in small quantities as long as you steer clear of the leaves and flowers. Despite this, the taste of raw aubergine can be quite bitter so it is recommended you cook it up your desired way with delicious seasonings.

How to cook aubergine in a pan?

Cooking aubergine in a pan is easy. All you need to do is slice your aubergine up, season it your desired way and place it in the pan with a little bit of oil over a medium-high heat. Cook for two to three minutes on each side and serve up with your dish.

Is aubergine a fruit?

Yes. Despite being used more typically in recipes and dishes as vegetables, aubergines are actually part of the fruit family as they grow from a flowering plant.

Can you freeze aubergine?

Yes, you can freeze aubergine. All you have to do is cook the aubergine your preferred way and allow it to cool completely, then place it into a freezer safe bag and pop it into the freezer. This should allow your aubergine to last up to a year.