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Amazing Eggplant and Zucchini Recipes to Try!

Published: Jul 19, 2022 by AmyG Modified On: Jan 26, 2025. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment.

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.

Are Zucchini and Eggplant Related?

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:

  • Lemon Meringue Ice Cream
  • Nutella Ice Cream
  • Cookies and Cream
  • Biscoff Ice Cream
  • Torrone (Nougat) Ice Cream
  • White Chocolate Raspberry*
  • Reese Peanut Butter Chocolate

* 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 

Photo Credit: www.loveandotherspices.com

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!

Airfried eggplant in a white plate

Air Fryer Zucchini Parmesan (no breading) 

Photo Credit: www.loveandotherspices.com

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.

Zucchini parmesan in a white plate

Breaded Eggplant Slices

photo credit: easyhomemaderecipes.ca

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.

cooked breaded eggplant in a white dish

Easy Pan-Fried Zucchini 

Photo Credit: whereismyspoon.co

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

pan fried zucchini on a cutting board

Baked Zucchini Made Italian Style With Tomatoes. 

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

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.

Baked zucchini

Borani Banjan Afghan Eggplant Casserole 

Photo Credit: earthtoveg.com

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.

borani eggplant in a white plate

Fluffy Italian Zucchini Fritters (pancakes)

photo credit: easyhomemaderecipes.ca

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!

zucchini fritters in a green plate

Baked parmesan zucchini sticks 

Photo Credit: www.365daysofbakingandmore.com

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.

fried zucchini in a white plate

Easy Air Fryer Zucchini (lemon pepper) 

Photo Credit: www.nomss.com

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.

air fried zucchini in a white bowl

Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmigiana

Photo Credit: easyhomemaderecipes.ca

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

Eggplant Parmigiana in a white plate

Za'atar Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad With Sundried Tomatoes 

Photo Credit: thehealthfulideas.com

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.

za'tar roasted eggplant in a white bowl

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 

Photo Credit: mooreorlesscooking.com

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 

Photo Credit: saporitokitchen.com

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) 

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

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!

zucchini lasagna in a blue plate

Low Carb Creamy Avocado Zoodles Recipe 

Photo Credit: ottawamommyclub.ca

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

Photo Credit: easyhomemaderecipes.ca

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) 

Photo Credit: allnutritious.com

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 

Photo Credit: www.ramonascuisine.com

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!

beef enchiladas in a white quiche plate

Spicy Zucchini Curry (vegetarian curry) 

Photo Credit: www.wenthere8this.com

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!

zucchini curry in a white bowl

One-pot Ratatouille Stew recipe [+video] 

Photo Credit: www.masalaherb.com

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

ratatouille stew in a blue bowl

Islim Kebabi - Kurdan Kebabi (aubergine meatball wraps) 

Photo Credit: cookingorgeous.com

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

aubergine meatballs in a baking dish

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini recipe 

Photo Credit: ourwabisabilife.com

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!) 

Photo Credit: thesassyfoodie.com

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!

baba ganoush in a white bowl

Nutella Glazed Chocolate Zucchini Bread 

Photo Credit: GRITS and Gouda

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 

Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

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

roasted vegetables on a white platter

Eggplant Involtini - Italian Comfort Food 

Photo Credit: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com

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) 

Photo Credit: www.mrsjoneskitchen.com

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

lebanese moussaka on a white dish

Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 

Photo Credit: www.askchefdennis.com

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 blossoms on a white plate

Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Spinach and Ricotta 

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

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 

Photo Credit: braisedanddeglazed.com

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

yellow zucchini pasta in a pot

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

Photo Credit: thetopmeal.com

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.

eggplant pancakes in a white dish

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins 

Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

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!

zucchini chocolate chip muffins in liners

Zucchini Lasagna Recipe: cheesy, gluten-free, vegetarian comfort food 

Photo Credit: www.attainable-sustainable.net

This white zucchini lasagna recipe is cheesy goodness at its best. A perfect way to take advantage of prolific zucchini in season!

Cheesy zucchini lasagna recipe in a clear baking tray

Lemon Zucchini Bread 

Photo Credit: www.lemonblossoms.com

Incredibly tender Lemon Zucchini Bread with bright citrus flavor is the perfect loaf of quick bread to serve for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Lemon Zucchini break cooling on a baking rack

Zucchini Lasagna w/Ground Turkey 

Photo Credit: theoregondietitian.com

Zucchini lasagna with meat sauce is the perfect summer dinner! It’s healthy, high in protein, and made with cottage cheese & ground turkey!

Zucchini lasagna in a white baking tray

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