Brinjal, eggplant or aubergine, when it comes to this purple plant you can stuff \u2018em, bake \u2018em, fry \u2018em, blitz \u2018em, roast and more and that got us thinking, is there nothing this purple plant can\u2019t do?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Aubergine\u2019s 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
From silky caponata<\/a> to smoky skewers <\/a>over a creamy black dal, there\u2019s so much purple goodness to discover.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Of course they are. They\u2019re part of the nightshade family (the same family that tomatoes and peppers belong to) and are grown on the vine.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Why takeaway when you can fakeaway<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-katsu-curry-with-edamame-and-rice<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An accidentally vegan feast<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/glazed-aubergine-pomegranate-salsa-roasties<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Pesto perfection (you won’t even know it\u2019s meat-free)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-and-lentil-bake-with-pesto-potatoes<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This Easy Nights traybake tastes like it shouldn\u2019t be healthy, but we promise it is. Even better? It\u2019ll be ready in a flash<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-traybake-with-tahini-dressing<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u00a0At only 20g fat per serving and 480 cals, add some spice with Middle Eastern muhammara and a smear of homemade butterbean hummus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/bbq-aubergine-with-muhammara-anad-butterbean-hummous<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Miso and aubergine, elevated with ginger, roasted until soft and gooey, alongside edamame rice.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/roasted-miso-aubergine-edamame-rice-and-cashews<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you love your aubergine in a parm with lashings of melted cheese, can we tempt you with some lower cal versions?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our take on the classic<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-parmigiana-with-balsamic-mixed-salad-1<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Served on a bed of creamy coconut yoghurt?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-labneh-with-harissa-grilled-vegetables<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Slathered in pesto and bubbling in the oven https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/aubergine-and-pesto-bake-with-roasted-kale<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you love a Buddha Bowl, you\u2019ll love this healthy update<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/miso-and-cashew-aubergine-buddha-bowl<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Yes, even moussaka can be healthy!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/lamb-moussaka-with-minted-green-beans<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Swap the meat for a plant-based version<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/lentil-moussaka-and-creamy-coconut-bechamel<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Did someone say whole wheat pasta to go?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/baked-cheesy-tomato-and-kale-pasta<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/veggie-lasagne-with-aubergine-pesto<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/venison-lasagna-with-sweet-potato-layers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tiger-prawn-arrabbiata-1<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Brunchtime burgers, breakfasts and dinner, right here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/chicken-roasted-aubergine-yoghurt-asparagus<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/beef-shakshuka-with-aubergine-wedges<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/harissa-burger-avocado-and-aubergine-fries-heritage-beef<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n From two ways to load up your rice with more veg, to the sides for crispy fish, aubergine is a great side act.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/pesto-crusted-cod-aubergine-and-lentils<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/almond-coated-cod-spicy-aubergine-and-spinach<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tamari-hake-with-aubergine-rice<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/tamari-glazed-tuna-baked-aubergine-with-rice<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n From black dals to spicy Madras\u2019, slice and dice your aubergine into these cool (and hot!) curry recipes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/red-thai-aubergine-and-chickpea-curry<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/sri-lankan-chicken-with-pickled-aubergine<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/healthy-recipes\/sticky-aubergine-with-a-spicy-madras-chickpea-curry<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre aubergines healthy?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Explore our <\/strong>healthy aubergine recipes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Low fat aubergine recipes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Low calorie aubergine recipes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Healthy aubergine recipes<\/strong> – new Moussaka moves<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Healthy aubergine recipes <\/strong>– for pasta lovers<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Healthy aubergine recipes<\/strong> – marvellous meat<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Healthy aubergine recipes<\/strong> – fish favourites<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Healthy aubergine recipes <\/strong>– cool curries<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n