Recipes With Aubergines
Got aubergines on hand? Here are 11 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Melitzanosalata
Starter · Greek

İmam Bayıldı
Side · Turkish

Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegetarian

Hünkar Beğendi
Lamb · Turkish

Ratatouille I
Vegan

Greek Moussaka
Beef

Briam
Side · Greek

Eggplant Parmigiana
Vegetarian · Italian

Maqluba
Chicken · Middle Eastern

Pinakbet
Vegan

Sayur Lodeh
Side · Indonesian
Pairs well with
Garlic Onion Tomato Virgin Olive Oil Tomato Paste Flour Lemon Parsley
Storing & using Aubergines
Store in the fridge crisper and use within a few days for the best texture; a few (onions, potatoes, squash) prefer a cool, dark cupboard instead. Out of Aubergines? zucchini is a common swap (1:1).
Aubergines recipe FAQs
What can I make with just aubergines?
Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on garlic or a few everyday staples alongside it.
What goes well with aubergines?
Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Virgin Olive Oil, Tomato Paste are the most common pairings in our recipes.
How do I find recipes for aubergines plus what else I have?
Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add aubergines plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.