A simple, low-calorie supper that uses storecupboard pulses and hearty aubergine topped with Parmesan cheese

Try serving this with a simple cucumber raita or tzatziki and a crisp green salad

New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal

This vegetarian recipe is low in saturated fat and high in fibre, which helps to lower blood cholesterol

This is vegan comfort food at its best. Layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal

Puy lentils bulk out this low-calorie vegetarian bake with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil sauce and roasted aubergines

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It's even better made a day ahead

Make this special vegetarian aubergine, halloumi, tomato and harissa skillet bake for a midweek meal for two. It's an easy one-pan dinner to share

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

Oven-cooked pasta dishes are perfect for an informal meal with friends, especially when you can freeze it ahead

Make this veggie bake filled with lentils, sweet potato, feta and aubergine for an easy family meal. You can freeze any leftovers

Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix

Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It's vegetarian and gluten free

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

A fantastic dish for entertaining –
the whole thing can be made
ahead

This spin on Italian 'melanzane alla Parmigiana' is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake

Make the most of aubergines with this vegan curry. Low in fat yet packed with flavour, you can serve it with rice or roti

Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal

Bake this veggie pie for a meat-free Monday – you can feed the family and still have leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve with a handful of salad leaves

Make this classic bake, also known as melanzane parmigiana, for guests. It's made with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella, and garnished with parmesan-style cheese

Transform ratatouille into a bake with a layer of cheese sauce and you won't look back. It makes a great late summer dish and delivers three of your 5-a-day

We've baked the aubergines and used creamy ricotta in this healthy version of Parmigiana di melanzane - far lower in fat and calories than the original

Try aubergine for a filling veggie meal worthy of Sunday lunch. Teamed with a goulash sauce and sweet potato chips, you can pack in all five of your 5-a-day

Choose a glossy, plump aubergine to make this warming vegetarian main course

A cheat's way to create that classic Italian dish, aubergine Parmigiana, with just four ingredients and no fuss. Assemble this family-friendly meal in minutes

An Italian-style roasted vegetable gratin with tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella

Breadcrumb and shallow-fry aubergine slices for a Japanese style vegetarian dish - your new curry night favourite

Choose this healthy pasta supper after a workout. Although it's low in fat and calories, it's packed with flavour, and also provides calcium and fibre

This Italian traybake topped with bread and mozarella is deliciously easy and filling, great for an all-in-one dinner

Fill sheets of pasta with tomato, aubergine and ricotta for a delicious vegetarian main - perfect for feeding a crowd