The One With The Aubergines

Today’s meal plan is a big old edible showcase of everything we love about aubergines. We're mad about 'em, and in this thoughtfully curated meal plan we’ve whacked down below, we'll hope to convince you that they're as good as we think they are.

Prepare to be blissed out by the Numbing Aubergine White Bean Bowl, a fusion-y dish that uses the power of Sichuan peppercorns to full effect. Not only is it extremely delicious but it's also high-protein, too, so you can serve it to your gym-obsessed boyfriend if you've got one.

Following that, we've got a Smoky Aubergine & Red Pepper Chilli that'll trump any beef version you've had. The earthy richness of the aubs and a smouldering spice promise to liven up your palate without completely knocking your head off. It's spice done right.

It'd be rude not to give you at least one pasta recipe to get obsessed with, so that's where the Slow Roasted Tomato, Garlic & Aubergine Pasta comes in. Lovely strands of al dente linguine wrap around every morsel of sweet aubergine on your fork. It's something else, we'll tell you that for free. Each bite tells a story of careful preparation and unveils a deep, almost zen-like appreciation for the ingredients that we've been lucky enough to access. On a less deep level: it's extremely good eating.