Whether you love eggplant on its own or are using it as a delicious meat substitute, this low-calorie, low-carb fruit (bet you didn't know it wasn't a veggie!) makes for an awesome ingredient in lunches, dinners, and snacks. Here are some of our favorite lightened-up recipes and takes on Italian classics with eggplant. Bonus: you'll be getting tons of vitamin C, K, B6, and more.
Get the recipe: no-fry eggplant parmesan
Get the recipe: vegan eggplant bolognese
Get the recipe: roasted eggplant and bell pepper sandwich
Get the recipe: marinated eggplant with tahini