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An overhead shot shows grilled eggplant slices brushed with barbecue sauce on an oval platter. The slices are garnished with chopped herbs.

Tender Grilled Eggplant Slices with Barbecue Sauce

An overhead shot of one-pan harissa eggplant with pearl couscous, chickpeas, spinach, herbs, pine nuts, and dollops of vegan yogurt. The dish is shown in a cast iron braiser-style pot and a wooden spoon is sticking out.

One-Pan Harissa Eggplant, Pearl Couscous & Chickpeas

4 images in a grid show the following: a stuffed eggplant half with a light red sauce, a bowl of creamy beige dip, a chunky eggplant and tomato stew, and slices of grilled eggplant with a brown sauce drizzled over the top.

Delicious Eggplant Recipes

An overhead shot of a bowl of creamy eggplant pasta that is topped with golden, crunchy breadcrumbs, chili flakes, and fresh bits of dill. There is a fork hanging out of the bowl.

Pasta with Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta Sauce

An up close, overhead shot of a pesto orzo salad with dices of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. The dressing is creamy and bright green. There is a wooden spoon sticking out of the dish of salad.

Pesto Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas

Image shows finished plating of a grilled eggplant dish with peanut butter teriyaki sauce.

Grilled Eggplant with Peanut Ginger Sauce

LUSCIOUS EGGPLANT DIP W/ TOASTED WALNUTS, TAHINI, LEMON & YOGURT - The First Mess

Eggplant Dip with Toasted Walnuts, Lemon, Tahini & Yogurt

An overhead shot of a stew in a braiser-style pot, containing: seared chunks of eggplant, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, spices, and chopped parsley.

Braised Harissa Eggplant with Chickpeas

An overhead shot of a baked and stuffed eggplant half topped with a light red sauce and chopped herbs.

Stuffed Eggplant With Sunflower Romesco Sauce

An overhead shot of vegan eggplant meatballs on a white plate topped with bright green kale pesto and halved cherry tomatoes.

Vegan Eggplant Meatballs with Za’atar & Kale Pesto

Crispy Eggplant Polenta Bites with Lime

Garden Stew with Toasted Cashews & Shallots

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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