Greek Eggplant Recipes

A lighter take on classic Greek fare, this Meatless Moussaka keeps enough of the traditional flavors to satisfy even without the heavier ground meat sauce.

A delicious alternative to the heavier Eggplant Parmesan, this recipe for Eggplant with Tomatoes and Feta makes a wonderful vegetarian entree or side dish.

A savory combination of eggplant, roasted red peppers, and Feta cheese layered in phyllo pastry dough and baked until flaky and golden brown. Perfect as a light vegetarian meal or tasty appetizer.

Three cheeses - mild, sharp, and feta - make up the filling for these delightful eggplant rolls that are coated with breadcrumbs and fried.

Grilled eggplant slices rolled and stuffed with a savory spinach and Feta cheese filling. These rolls make a great summer entrée or a delicious side dish.

A fabulous meatless appetizer or main dish of eggplant, tomato, herbs, and feta cheese.

The soda water batter is what makes these thinly sliced strips of eggplant so delightful. Quick frying in hot oil keeps the eggplant from getting oil-soaked. Enjoy as a side dish or, with other dishes, as a meze.

This traditional Greek vegetable main dish is a delightful combination of eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.

The combination of eggplant, ground beef, tomatoes, rice, and feta cheese make this pan pie a delicious main course. The crust crisps up beautifully.

This is the basic version of this classic Greek appetizer dip and accompaniment to other foods.

This dip is a classic Greek appetizer, and this variation creates a chunky texture with chopped eggplant and tomatoes mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices.

Adding walnuts to eggplant dip is a tradition in many parts of Greece. This is an easy recipe, using a food processor.

Eggplant, tahini, and yogurt are the base of this delightful dip to serve with veggies or wedges of pita bread.

This simple recipe for grilled eggplant bowls is a summer delight. Easy, quick, and few ingredients, the grilled bowls also add a lovely look to the cookout menu.

Stuffed vegetables with a mixture of herbs, rice, and grated vegetables. Vegetables include bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and stuffed potatoes - a real treat!

This is the Greek recipe for moussaka with eggplant, probably the most well-known of all versions, and a favorite of Greeks and non-Greeks alike. A casserole dish, moussaka is made with layers of ground meat and vegetables, and topped with a rich cream sauce.

A wonderful combination of vegetables baked in a casserole. Delicious as a meatless main dish, or a side.

Briam is a very versatile dish. It is especially tasty as a vegetarian main dish, or as a side dish with broiled fish or lamb chops.

This is our family's favorite version of eggplant halves filled with a ground beef mixture, topped with a béchamel sauce. "Melitzanes" means "eggplants," and "papoutsakia" means "little shoes." Take a look to learn why.

Bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes are stuffed with a mixture of rice, vegetable pulp, herbs, and crushed roasted almonds.

This vegetarian version of stuffed tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and eggplant is so delicious, you'll never miss the meat.

Meatless moussaka made with eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes cooked with tomatoes and topped with grated cheese.

A classic Greek Moussaka recipe made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling and topping it with a delicious creamy bechamel sauce which is baked to golden perfection.

Delicious eggplant slices layered with a savory tomato sauce and baked in a creamy cheese sauce made with Feta cheese. This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated.