Despite its perplexing name, eggplant is anamazing foodto cook with.

As for what makes an eggplant recipe healthy?

Given that youre starting with afiberand vitamin-stuffed veggie, most anything you make with eggplant provides some great nutrition.

StirFried Eggplant Basil ground pork on white plate

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One easy way to work in that variety of food groups is a casserole-style dish.

No matter how you like to eat your illogically named nightshade, theres something here for you.

Here are 27 yummy, healthy eggplant recipes.

Roasted Eggplant with fresh herbs tomatoes on plate

A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept.

But it also depends on your preferences, your culture, whatsaccessibleto you, and so much more.

Use your favorite jarred marinara sauce.

Soy Glazed Eggplant with scallions in skillet

If you cant (or dont want to) fire up a grill, there are oven-roasting instructions too.

Thank you, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika.

And no Instant Pot, no problemthere are stovetop instructions included.

Cheesy Eggplant Casserole on white plate with salad

Baked Eggplant Marinara SandwichfromBlissful Basil

Per the recipe description, This sandwich is eggplant parmesans handheld child.

(And hot water to thin the miso, but that doesnt count!)

Stir-Fried Eggplant With Basil and ChilesfromBon Appetit

This stir-fry is pretty customizable.

Green eggplant curry rice in blue patterned bowl

Grilled Eggplant With Pecan PestofromThe Foodie Dietitian

Put that grill pan to good use!

But the fresh herbs are a must!

Its also tasty on its own, hot or cold.

Stuffed halved eggplants with mushrooms turkey tomatoes mozzarella

Grilled Eggplant Steaks Tomato Relish Gremolata on plate

PanSeared Eggplant with avocado dressing on white plate

Open tortillas with grilled eggplant cheese cilantro

Eggplant Bacon on white plate on wood table

Indian mashed eggplant in white bowl

Eggplant Marinara Sandwich fresh arugula on white plate

Eggplant grain bowls fresh basil on white plate

Eggplant Rollatini marinara basil in white casserole dish

Roasted Miso Eggplant Steak on white plate

Baba Ganoush olive oil parsley in cream bowl

Honey Garlic Eggplant scallions in blue white bowl

StirFried Eggplant Basil ground pork on white plate

Baked Eggplant Beef in white serving dish

Roasted Eggplant Panzanella on white plate with fork

Eggplant Parmesan Pasta in skillet with wood spoon

Eggplant tofu rice in white bowl with chopsticks

Diced eggplant peas fresh herbs in castiron skillet

Curried Eggplant  white rice in blue bowl

Eggplant beef and cheese lasagna on white plate

Grilled eggplant fresh herbs on white plate

Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Cream Cheese Millet herbs

Eggplant Caponata Skillet with wood spoon