Experiment with baking, grilling, or barbecuing it as a delightful vegetarian main course or as a delectable addition to side dishes

Pasta arrabbiata with aubergine

Choose this healthy pasta supper after a workout. Although it’s low in fat and calories, it’s packed with flavour, and also provides calcium and fibre. To read the full recipe, click here.

Smoky aubergine & pepper tagine

Make a batch of our aubergine and pepper tagine at the start of the week for a couple of lunches, and then put extra portions in the freezer for a rainy day. To read the full recipe, click here.

Pulled BBQ aubergine & black bean burgers

Get the kids to help you prep the veg for these family-friendly burgers. These veggie buns have all the comforting textures of meat but are completely vegan. To read the full recipe, click here.

Chickpea, charred aubergine & feta salad

This sharing salad contains two of your 5-a-day and is packed with flavour. Ensure the feta is vegetarian if needed. To read the full recipe, click here.

Aubergine, halloumi & harissa skillet bake

Make this special vegetarian aubergine, halloumi, tomato and harissa skillet bake for a midweek meal for two. It’s an easy one-pan dinner to share. To read the full recipe, click here.

Pasta alla norma

Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It’s then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce. To read the full recipe, click here.

Chipotle chickpeas with aubergine & pitta

Give chickpeas and aubergine a spicy kick with chipotle. Serve on top of pittas with tahini and crème fraîche and finish with lime wedges and coriander. To read the full recipe, click here.