If you haven’t been incorporating eggplant into your meals, let me be the first to tell you you’re missing out. Big time. Eggplant is a wonderfully delicious and versatile fruit that can be used to make all sorts of delectable vegan delicacies, but knowing how to cook it can be a little bit confusing if you have no experience with the guinea squash.

The eggplant, which is also known as the melongene, garden egg, and guinea squash, comes in many shapes and sizes, and can be found all over the world. It is a relative of tomatoes and potatoes, and has been in staple ingredient in many cuisines for centuries, if not millennia. Basically, eggplant rocks. That’s why we’ve put together this fantastic roundup of vegan eggplant recipes!

18 Vegan Eggplant Recipes That’ll Turn You Into an Eggplant Expert

#1. Eggplant “Bacon”

Most veggie bacons are soy-based, but did you know you can make veggie-bacon from eggplant? The weird thing is how much it actually looks like bacon. Get the recipe here.

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#2. Eggplant “Bacon” Sliders

Sure, you could make vegan sliders using Boca Burgers or something similar, but if you’re looking for a healthier, more exotic alternative, these eggplant sliders are where it’s at. Get the recipe here.

#3. Spicy Stir Fried Eggplant

The next time you’re looking for an ingredient to base a stir-fry around, try this simple eggplant stir-fry. Get the recipe here.

#4. Roasted Eggplant Dip with Tahini Sauce (Baba Ghanoush)

If you’re a fan of hummus, you’ll probably like baba ghanoush. It’s a great dip, and just like hummus, it’s also good on sandwiches and wraps. Get the recipe here.

#5. Breaded Eggplant with Cherry Tomato Sauce

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#7. Brown Chickpea & Eggplant Veggie Burger

This chickpea and eggplant veggie burger has a Mediterranean flair that makes it a little more fun and interesting than your typical veggie burger. Get the recipe here.

#8. Eggplant Gyros

When you think of vegan gyros, seitan might be the first ingredient that comes to mind, but if you want something unprocessed instead, try eggplant. It has a nice chewy texture and is great at soaking up marinade and flavor. Get the recipe here.

#9. Sweet & Spicy Asian Eggplant

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#10. Roasted Eggplant with Mediterranean Salsa

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#11. Roasted Smoked Eggplant Curry

If you love curries, you should definitely try this roasted eggplant curry. Get the recipe here.

#12. Crispy Coconut Eggplant Nuggets

If you’re looking for some chicken that doesn’t taste like chicken, then you should definitely check out these chicken eggplant nuggets from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken. Get the recipe here.

#13. Eggplant “Parmesan” Sub

All I can say is, “Wow.” Get the recipe here.

#14. Grilled Eggplant with Sumac, Capers & Mint

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#15. Baked Eggplant Ratatouille

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#16. Creamy Mushroom & Eggplant Strudel

This savory strudel is great for a fancy dinner party, or a romantic dinner for two. Get the recipe here.

#17. Grilled Eggplant Cannelloni with “Feta” Spinach Filling & Tomato Cream Sauce

Get the recipe here.

#18. Panko Crusted Baked Eggplant Fries

French fries are great, but if you want to mix things up a little bit, try these eggplant fries instead the next time you’re craving a salty finger-food. Get the recipe here.