These roasted aubergine recipes will inspire you to make the most of this summer vegetable, with dishes that range from hearty bakes to vibrant salads. A versatile ingredient, aubergine adds delicious texture and substance to veggie and meat-based dishes alike. Here's our pick of the best.
Roast Aubergine and Chickpea Salad from The Aubergine Cookbook by Heather Thomas
This dish makes a colourful midweek meal. With aubergine, chickpeas, feta and pomegranate, what's not to love?
Aubergine and Mozzarella Parmigiana from Simply Italian by the Chiappa Sisters
This tasty vegetarian recipe layers up aubergine, cheese and tomato sauce, in a humble one-pan dish the whole family will love.
Escalivada from The Green Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer
Escalivada is an easy, vegan, one-tin take on the classic Catalan dish of roasted aubergines, tomatoes and peppers, from The Green Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer.
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Cheese-Topped Baked Aubergines from Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook by Mary Berry
For an extra-cheesy twist on the classic aubergine parmigiana, try these Cheese-Topped Baked Aubergines from Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook.
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Moussaka from At My Table by Mary McCartney
This vegetarian twist on moussaka from At My Table by Mary McCartney, is hearty, delicious and loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Chermoula Aubergine with Bulgar and Yoghurt from Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi
This classic Middle Eastern recipe features warming spices, fragrant coriander and refreshing yoghurt.
