What to Serve with Breaded Eggplant? 10 BEST Side Dishes

Breaded eggplant is a superb alternative to chicken or any meat cutlet.

It isn't as popular as other breaded dishes but is an equally flavorful and good vegan option.

The dish isn't only delicious but also versatile and tastes exceptional with different items like Greek salad, pasta, rice and dipping sauce.

So you don't have to worry much about what to serve with breaded eggplant.

Check out the dishes listed below if you're also looking for ideas.

10 Complementary Sides for Breaded Eggplant

Here are some top dishes you can serve with breaded eggplant.

1 - Greek Salad

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Breaded eggplant is a veggie dish, it also tastes great with other vegetables.

So, you'll see several vegetable side dishes on the list.

Greek salad is one item that comes to mind when thinking about an excellent pair for breaded eggplant.

It's a popular salad in Greek cuisine and contains multiple ingredients, including cucumber, tomato, onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives and an olive oil dressing.

The salad may also have caper berries and bell peppers.

In places outside Greece, a lettuce salad with Greek-inspired ingredients is also called Greek salad.

It's also a delicious and fresh salad; if you can't make the first one, this will do too.

2 - Simple Pasta with Parmesan

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Pasta, like spaghetti, is also a suitable item to serve with breaded eggplant.

The crispy eggplant is already flavorful, so you don't have to make the noodles dish more complex.

The combo is flavorsome and hearty; you'll feel full but not overloaded.

So, you'll have a suitable meal with pasta and eggplant.

Mix the pasta with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese.

You can also make a lemon-caper sauce to go with the spaghetti.

But see that you get the ideal pasta texture by cooking with al dente.

3 - Quinoa Salad

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Here is another salad that you can serve with breaded eggplant.

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative to starchy grains and contains plenty of nutrients.

Quinoa is also versatile so you can add various ingredients like cherry tomatoes, red onion, baby spinach, feta cheese and avocado.

A simple dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper will bind the salad.

Some recipes use uncooked quinoa, but it's best to use cooked variety because some people may have digestive issues with the first one.

You must also use the freshest veggies.

For example, if you buy spinach in advance, it should be wrapped with paper towels and stored in the crisp drawer in the fridge.

4 - Tomato Basil Soup

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Soup is also a good option if you want to add a filling dish with breaded eggplant.

A simple but pleasant tomato basil soup will add a fresh element and cleanse your palate.

It's a flavorsome soup but one that requires few ingredients which you can find easily.

Tomato basil soup is also ideal if you're looking for a purely vegan dish because it contains only plant-based ingredients.

Roma tomatoes are best for soup, so use these.

You'll also need carrots, veggie broth, onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, thyme and basil leaves.

Roast the tomatoes first for a smoky flavor.

5 - Grilled or Roasted Vegetables

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You can add roasted or grilled vegetables to your menu as they complement breaded eggplant.

The combo will make you full but not overwhelmed.

Vegetables taste fantastic when you roast or grill them, and they're popular with everybody.

So, you'll have a hit menu when you combine the two dishes.

All veggies taste great when roasted or grilled.

So you can choose your favorites or which are readily available.

Yellow squash, bell peppers, onion, zucchini, carrot, parsnip, beet and sweet potato all taste yummy.

6 - Italian Salad

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You must serve Italian salad when serving breaded eggplant because they make a lovely pairing.

The salad is delicious, adds crunch, and keeps your palate fresh so you won't feel overloaded.

Italian salad combines romaine lettuce with a mild, sweet flavor, iceberg and leaf lettuce with cherry tomatoes, radicchio, red onion, croutons, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, parmesan cheese and Italian dressing with fresh herbs.

You can make the dressing at home or buy readymade from the store.

If you make it at home, you'll need vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic (optional).

7 - Vegetable Minestrone Soup

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If you feel tomato soup is too simple, vegetable minestrone will work with breaded eggplant too.

It's a filling soup of Italian origin containing veggies with rice, pasta, or both.

The soup has a variety of vegetables including carrots, beans, leafy greens, stock, celery, tomatoes, and onions.

It also contains parmesan cheese, so you have a thick creamy texture.

It's such a nice soup, making it is super easy, and it doesn't take much time.

Make a considerable portion, or there won't be enough for everyone.

8 - Rice

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Simple fluffy rice is also suitable to pair with breaded eggplant, but you'll enjoy your meal more with a more enhanced rice dish.

A rice dish with Italian flavors is delicious, hearty, and addictive.

Risotto is the most popular Italian rice dish, but we'll add another one to the list.

It's a simple rice dish with veggies and chicken (if you want a heartier meal).

You can omit the chicken if you don't wish to include meat.

Sundried tomatoes, pesto, stock (veggie or chicken), onion, and garlic are other veggies needed for the rice dish.

Any long-grain white rice is suitable for the dish, but you can make it with brown rice too.

9 - Dipping Sauce

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We didn't mention a specific dip because there are so many you can serve with breaded eggplant.

All are equally incredible, making a suitable pairing with the veggie cutlets.

Marinara is one of the best dipping sauces to have with breaded eggplant.

It's a tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic and herbs.

Some types may also have wine, olives, spices and capers.

You can also make a homemade mayo-based sauce with mayonnaise, garlic, and basil.

If you like heat in your food, sriracha sauce is another variety you can serve with breaded eggplant.

You can create your version by adding mayo but try a small batch first.

10 - Braciola

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Braciola (plural: braciole) is an Italian dish that contains slices of grilled or pan-fried meat like veal, pork, beef, chicken, or swordfish.

All types of braciola are delicious, but you can add a dish with beef to this list.

The dish looks elegant and complex, but it isn't tricky making the dish.

However, you must use the right ingredients, or the dish won't be as delicious as promised.

Flank steak is a top choice for making the dish.

You'll also need tomato sauce, white wine (dry), dry Italian breadcrumbs, Pecorino-Romano, provolone, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.