Amazing Eggplant and Zucchini Recipes to Try!

Coming up with delicious and amazing Eggplant and Zucchini recipes can be challenging. Everyone makes roasted eggplant, but don't stop there.

There are so many other recipes using zucchini and eggplant like baked eggplant, fried zucchini, or roasted eggplant and zucchini.

4 recipes featuring eggplant and zucchini

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What ingredients go well with Eggplant and Zucchini?
Are Zucchini and Eggplant Related?
Are Zucchini and Squash the same thing?
Great Ways to Fix Eggplant, Zucchini or Squash.
Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Air Fryer Zucchini Parmesan (no breading)
Breaded Eggplant Slices
Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini
Baked Zucchini Made Italian Style With Tomatoes.
Borani Banjan Afghan Eggplant Casserole
Fluffy Italian Zucchini Fritters (pancakes)
Baked parmesan zucchini sticks
Easy Air Fryer Zucchini (lemon pepper)
Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmigiana
Za'atar Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad With Sundried Tomatoes
Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pasta with Eggplant and Spinach
Zucchini Lasagna Recipe (with or without meat)
Low Carb Creamy Avocado Zoodles Recipe
Eggplant and Zucchini Saute
Chicken Zucchini Pasta (low calorie, high protein)
Beef Zucchini Enchiladas
Spicy Zucchini Curry (vegetarian curry)
One-pot Ratatouille Stew recipe [+video]
Islim Kebabi - Kurdan Kebabi (aubergine meatball wraps)
Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini recipe
Roasted Eggplant Dip/Baba Ganoush (no tahini!)
Nutella Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Eggplant Involtini - Italian Comfort Food
Maghmour (lebanese moussaka)
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Spinach and Ricotta
easy, lazy summer pasta with yellow zucchini
Eggplant Pancakes (super easy and quick!) - the top meal
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Zucchini Lasagna Recipe: cheesy, gluten-free, vegetarian comfort food
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Lasagna w/Ground Turkey
Other Delicious Meatless Main Dishes
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There's nothing like growing your own vegetable garden including fresh eggplant and zucchini. But, coming up with delicious eggplant and zucchini recipes might not be so easy.

You can definitely put these vegetables in the slow cooker. But, there's so much more that you can do with them that's more appetizing! Like eggplant and zucchini parmesan, zucchini tomato mozzarella bake, zucchini mushroom casserole, or a roasted eggplant and zucchini recipes.

What ingredients go well with Eggplant and Zucchini?

Here's a list of a few ingredients that go well with garden fresh zucchini and eggplant, but the list doesn't need to stop here:

Parmesan Cheese
Tomato Sauce
Olive Oil
Black Pepper
Fresh Basil
Tomatoes
Pasta
Chili Peppers or Flakes
Ricotta Salata

Of course, you can add anything to a great eggplant and zucchini recipe.

Zucchini and eggplant are not related. “Eggplant belongs to the family Solanaceae and Zucchini belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae.” [Source: https://gardenplants.comparespecies.com/en/scientific-classification-of-eggplant-and-zucchini/comparison-951-952-10].

They are both considered to be fruits because they contain seeds, which can easily be dried up and re-planted to in your garden.

Are Zucchini and Squash the same thing?

The short answer is no. Zucchini are Squash, but not all squash are zucchini. Think of it as two distinct types. A summer squash and a winter squash. For example, winter squashes like butternut, acorn or pepper squashes are hard. Summer squashes like zucchini and yellow squashes are soft.

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Do you like ice cream? If you do, here are some great No Churn Ice cream flavors to try this summer:

* Requires an ice cream maker. Make one of these ice cream desserts to serve with your eggplant and zucchini dish.

Great Ways to Fix Eggplant, Zucchini or Squash.

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

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Crispy Air fryer eggplant parmesan is a lighter, healthier alternative to classic fried eggplant Parmesan. This eggplant parmesan is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and so flavorful with no oil used!

Air Fryer Zucchini Parmesan (no breading)

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These Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini is a quick, easy and healthy side dish with no breading. The parmesan cheese and the simple seasoning blend give the zucchini a real flavor punch. They're also vegetarian, gluten-free, low carb, and keto.

Breaded Eggplant Slices

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These crispy fried breaded eggplant slices can be made in the air fryer, baked or fried. A secret ingredient makes them crispy and delicious!

Air Fryer and gluten free options available as well.

Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini

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Easy pan fried zucchini with flour: a delicious way of enjoying zucchini in summer. Lightly battered slices shallow-fried in the pan, so good you will not be able to stop eating them

Baked Zucchini Made Italian Style With Tomatoes.

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Baked zucchini made Italian style with tomatoes is a simple and tasty side dish using zucchini that will bring rave reviews. Only a few ingredients needed and easy to make.

Borani Banjan Afghan Eggplant Casserole

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Borani banjan Afghan eggplant is a decadent Afghan eggplant dish baked with spicy tomato sauce. This naturally plant-based recipe makes for a comforting and moreish casserole.

Fluffy Italian Zucchini Fritters (pancakes)

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These fluffy Italian Zucchini Fritters are delicious grated zucchini with a zesty cheesy taste! Call them pancakes or fritters, your kids will love these little guys and they won't even realize they are eating veggies!

Baked parmesan zucchini sticks

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This baked Zucchini Sticks recipe, coated in two different kinds of bread crumbs, Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese, makes a quick and easy side dish, appetizer or even dinner. Serve plain, with your favorite marinara or ranch dressing.

Easy Air Fryer Zucchini (lemon pepper)

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Air Fryer Zucchini with Lemon Pepper Seasoning is the best way to cook fresh summer squashes. Zucchinis are the perfect easy side dish suitable for Paleo, Whole30 plant-based keto diets and lifestyles.

Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmigiana

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This healthy baked eggplant parmigiana is just like the traditional fried eggplant parmigiana but much better!

Za'atar Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad With Sundried Tomatoes

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This Za'atar Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes, capers, and wild arugula is the perfect dish to make with eggplant! Dressed with a simple za'atar vinaigrette.

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This zucchini layer cake is sweetly spiced and iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect summer or anytime dessert that hides a fresh veggie in the batter. Your friends and family will rave about this deliciously moist cake!

zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting slice in a white plate

Pasta with Eggplant and Spinach

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This easy pasta with eggplant and spinach is packed full of roasted eggplant pieces mixed with fresh baby spinach and sauce. This tasty vegetarian pasta dish is a great weeknight meal or lunch

pasta with eggplant and spinach in a white bowl

Zucchini Lasagna Recipe (with or without meat)

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Zucchini lasagna recipe is great if you have lots of zucchini. Make lasagna using them instead of pasta sheets! So delicious, you'll make it all summer long!

Low Carb Creamy Avocado Zoodles Recipe

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This Zoodles low carb recipe with creamy avocado sauce is packed with healthy spiralized zucchini noodles and has a delicious creamy texture. It is also really easy to prepare, so you can have this on the table in no time.

zoodles with avocado sauce in a white bowl

Eggplant and Zucchini Saute

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This zesty eggplant and zucchini sauté comes together in less than 20 minutes. Parmesan cheese and tomatoes bring this dish over the top and is a great way to use up your vegetables before they go to waste.

zucchini, eggplant and pepper saute in a pan fi

Chicken Zucchini Pasta (low calorie, high protein)

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This chicken zucchini pasta is delicious, easy to make, and yummy. A perfect low-calorie dinner when you're looking for a healthier pasta substitute!

zucchini and chicken pasta in a white plate

Beef Zucchini Enchiladas

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A healthy recipe containing just a few ingredients, this zucchini and beef recipe is a great alternative to the corn or flour tortilla enchiladas, just add a little cheese and tomato sauce and ta da!! The perfect family meal!

Spicy Zucchini Curry (vegetarian curry)

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Fresh zucchini sauteed with tomatoes, warm spices, creamy coconut milk and nutty ghee, this Zucchini Curry is on the table in 20 minutes - perfect for a weeknight meal!

One-pot Ratatouille Stew recipe [+video]

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This one pot ratatouille stew is a common summer meal in France. Zucchini, Eggplant and other veggies are harvested during those months and the best way to enjoy them is in a healthy veggie stew

Islim Kebabi - Kurdan Kebabi (aubergine meatball wraps)

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Aubergine Meatball Wraps (Islim Kebabi or Kurdan Kebabi) is one of those traditional Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey. It is not a landmark dish widely representing Turkish cuisine abroad such as the Döner kebab. However, it is an oriental dish with a highly flavorful and delicious combination of meat and vegetables

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini recipe

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This is a quick and easy dish. Italian sausage stuffed Zucchini!

zucchini stuffed sausage on a white plate

Roasted Eggplant Dip/Baba Ganoush (no tahini!)

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This roasted eggplant dip or baba ganoush made without tahini is a classic addition to any mezze platter. Smokey eggplant is blended together with bright lemon, zesty garlic, and a creamy base for a silky dip that is perfect with vegetables, naan triangles, or just a spoon! No fancy ingredients required, and minimal effort too!

Nutella Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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You would never know this rich decadent chocolate cake was made with shredded zucchini! This Nutella Glazed Zucchini Bread can easily double as a cake. It's that tender and delicious.

nutella glazed zucchini break on a cooling rack

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

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These Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables will become a regular inclusion in your meal plans. The oven-roasted vegetables are quickly and easily prepared and are a great way to get your family to enjoy more vegetables. The delicious vegetables are drizzled with basil oil and complement so many dishes

Eggplant Involtini - Italian Comfort Food

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Eggplant Involtini the epitome of Italian comfort food. These eggplant rolls are great for entertaining as they can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving. A delicious ricotta mixture is used to fill the eggplant rolls, which are baked in a tomato and basil sauce

eggplant involtini in a white baking dish

Maghmour (lebanese moussaka)

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This simple Lebanese moussaka features cubes of soft roast eggplant mixed with chickpeas and tomatoes. Enjoy this vegan dish hot or cold.

Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

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Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms are just like mom used to make, these little bites of heaven are amazingly delicious and so very easy to make

Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Spinach and Ricotta

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These Zucchini Lasagna Rolls are a low calorie and low carb dinner that everyone will love! With all of the tasty flavors of the traditional version, this spinach and ricotta dish will leave everyone wanting

zucchini rolls with ricotta and spinach in a baking dish

easy, lazy summer pasta with yellow zucchini

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This lazy summer pasta with yellow zucchini and toasted pine nuts is one of my best zucchini recipes. Quick, easy and so satisfying.

Eggplant Pancakes (super easy and quick!) - the top meal

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Eggplant pancakes is a delicious easy breakfast that is healthy too and can be used as a snack as well. Ready in less than 20 minutes, these pancakes are so much fun to make with kids or by yourself.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are big, bakery style muffins with crunchy tops on the outside and melted chocolate chunks on the inside. They’re the perfect breakfast, brunch or dessert treat!