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Looking for aubergine dishes? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got dozens of delicious aubergine recipes that showcase this versatile veg.

Aubergines are in season in the UK from around July to September. They’re ready to harvest when the flesh is firm and the skin is dark and glossy. If you’ve been growing your own aubergines, you may well have a glut on your hands.

Luckily, the humble eggplant is adept at taking on different flavours. They work brilliantly in salads, stews or as part of a mezze platter. Try creamy aubergine noodles with fiery Korean gochujang, or char them and serve with a sweet-sour Sicilian dressing. Find easy aubergine recipes here, including baba ganoush, moussaka and curry.

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Best-ever side dish recipes

Steamed aubergine in a peanut and chilli dressing

Steaming delivers silky soft aubergine batons, dressed in a Chinese-inspired combo of crispy chilli oil, vinegar and peanut butter.

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Weekly pasta recipes

Norma al forno

Served warm, adorned with a crispy cheese crown, this aubergine pasta bake proves that even in hot weather, comfort food still rules supreme.

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Charred aubergines with caponata dressing

This summer side dish of charred aubergines is brought to life with a vibrant caponata dressing spiked with capers, olives and raisins.

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Aubergine and courgette shawarma skewers

Ribbons of aubergine and courgette are marinated in fragrant spices, then slowly caramelised on the barbecue for naturally vegan skewers.

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Creamy gochujang aubergine noodles

This moreish aubergine noodle dish is based on the southern Italian pasta alla norma but we’ve given it a few Korean touches.

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Weekly pasta recipes

Aubergine, ricotta and ’nduja paccheri

Fiery ’nduja and creamy ricotta are natural companions for meltingly tender roasted aubergine in this baked pasta dish.

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Filo pastry recipes

Patlıcanlı rulo börek (Turkish aubergine and pepper filo rolls)

Özlem Warren’s aubergine börek, with their crisp and golden filo pastry, bring a taste of traditional Turkish cuisine to your summer table.

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Vegetarian comfort food recipes

Aubergine biryani

Vegetarians deserve biryani too! In this wonderful recipe from DabbaDrop, aubergine brings meatiness while tomato masala offers umami punch.

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Alternative barbecue recipes

Barbecued aubergine and figs with pickled apricot salsa

You need to know about this barbecued aubergine and fig dish from Helen Graves, which comes with a pickled apricot and harissa salsa. It's the dream dish for a vegetarian barbecue.

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Aubergine moussaka rolls

These moussaka rolls transform the big layered oven-baked dish into a slightly lighter snackable affair. It just needs a quick blast under the grill before serving.

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Lasagne recipes

Summer vegetable lasagne

This summer vegetable lasagne is packed with courgettes, aubergine and flame-grilled peppers. Serve with a crisp green salad.

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Smoky aubergine and tahini pasta with feta

Aubergines collapse into a juice pile of smoky, rich flavour when cooked directly on a heat source, making an incredibly rich pasta sauce.

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Sticky peanut butter aubergines and lentils

Glaze roasted aubergines with sticky peanut sauce and serve with lentils for a simple vegan dinner. This peanut aubergine recipe serves 4.

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Pasta alla Norma

Aubergine is the star of Sicily’s iconic pasta dish. It's deliciously simple and requires only a handful of ingredients, but is one of our all-time favourite pasta sauces.