Brinjal, eggplant or aubergine, when it comes to this purple plant you can stuff ‘em, bake ‘em, fry ‘em, blitz ‘em, roast and more and that got us thinking, is there nothing this purple plant can’t do?
Aubergine’s dark side is that it can suck up a lot of oil (which is why so many trying-to-be-healthy aubergine recipes ask you to brine it, first. If this sounds all too familiar, these recipes will help you transform it from a lacklustre lump into a healthy aubergine recipe, starting now.
From silky caponata to smoky skewers over a creamy black dal, there’s so much purple goodness to discover.
Are aubergines healthy?
Of course they are. They’re part of the nightshade family (the same family that tomatoes and peppers belong to) and are grown on the vine.
The ones that grace your healthy aubergine recipes are grown on the lovely Isle of Wight at The Tomato Stall, who supply us all year round.
- High fibre (good for digestion)
- Low in cals (perfect for low calorie aubergine recipe searchers!)
- Good source of Vitamin B1 (helps turn food into energy)
- Good source of Vitamin B6 (helps use and store energy)
Explore our healthy aubergine recipes
Why takeaway when you can fakeaway
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/aubergine-katsu-curry-with-edamame-and-rice
An accidentally vegan feast
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/glazed-aubergine-pomegranate-salsa-roasties
Pesto perfection (you won’t even know it’s meat-free)
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/aubergine-and-lentil-bake-with-pesto-potatoes
Low fat aubergine recipes
This Easy Nights traybake tastes like it shouldn’t be healthy, but we promise it is. Even better? It’ll be ready in a flash
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/aubergine-traybake-with-tahini-dressing
At only 20g fat per serving and 480 cals, add some spice with Middle Eastern muhammara and a smear of homemade butterbean hummus.
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/bbq-aubergine-with-muhammara-anad-butterbean-hummous
Miso and aubergine, elevated with ginger, roasted until soft and gooey, alongside edamame rice.
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/roasted-miso-aubergine-edamame-rice-and-cashews
Low calorie aubergine recipes
If you love your aubergine in a parm with lashings of melted cheese, can we tempt you with some lower cal versions?
Our take on the classic
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/aubergine-parmigiana-with-balsamic-mixed-salad-1
Served on a bed of creamy coconut yoghurt?
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/aubergine-labneh-with-harissa-grilled-vegetables
Slathered in pesto and bubbling in the oven https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/aubergine-and-pesto-bake-with-roasted-kale
If you love a Buddha Bowl, you’ll love this healthy update
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/miso-and-cashew-aubergine-buddha-bowl
Healthy aubergine recipes – new Moussaka moves
Yes, even moussaka can be healthy!
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/lamb-moussaka-with-minted-green-beans
Swap the meat for a plant-based version
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/lentil-moussaka-and-creamy-coconut-bechamel
Healthy aubergine recipes – for pasta lovers
Did someone say whole wheat pasta to go?
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/baked-cheesy-tomato-and-kale-pasta
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/veggie-lasagne-with-aubergine-pesto
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/venison-lasagna-with-sweet-potato-layers
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/tiger-prawn-arrabbiata-1
Healthy aubergine recipes – marvellous meat
Brunchtime burgers, breakfasts and dinner, right here.
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/chicken-roasted-aubergine-yoghurt-asparagus
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/beef-shakshuka-with-aubergine-wedges
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/harissa-burger-avocado-and-aubergine-fries-heritage-beef
Healthy aubergine recipes – fish favourites
From two ways to load up your rice with more veg, to the sides for crispy fish, aubergine is a great side act.
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/pesto-crusted-cod-aubergine-and-lentils
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/almond-coated-cod-spicy-aubergine-and-spinach
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/tamari-hake-with-aubergine-rice
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/tamari-glazed-tuna-baked-aubergine-with-rice
Healthy aubergine recipes – cool curries
From black dals to spicy Madras’, slice and dice your aubergine into these cool (and hot!) curry recipes.
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/red-thai-aubergine-and-chickpea-curry
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/sri-lankan-chicken-with-pickled-aubergine
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/sticky-aubergine-with-a-spicy-madras-chickpea-curry
https://www.mindfulchef.com/healthy-recipes/smoked-tofu-jungle-curry
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