All the ingredients that arrive in your HelloFresh box are pre-measured and deliciously fresh, so you can cook seasonal ingredients and tasty dinners made from scratch in the comfort of your kitchen. As the seasons change, so do seasonal ingredients, and we want to help you to make the most of what’s on offer throughout the year. With so many different types of veggies in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours, there’s a whole world of flavour to explore each and every month. Keep an eye out for different varieties and ingredients as they come into season. 

In season for July: Aubergine

July is here and summer’s well and truly underway. This month, we’re spotlighting the purple-hued (sometimes white and green!) deliciously versatile aubergine. Perhaps best known for hearty moussakas or warming ratatouille, there’s so much flavour to enjoy from this vegetable, and we’ve got some delicious HelloFresh aubergine recipes to try at home. 

Read on for more inspiration, and discover easy ways to celebrate our ingredient of the month.

Store them

Aubergines are best stored in the fridge, ideally in the crisper drawer to help them stay fresh for your next tasty meal. You can also freeze them to use another time, just make sure you slice and then grill them before freezing so they don’t lose their texture and go mushy! 

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Cook them

Whether it’s a family feast or dinner for two this summer, try the Red Lentil and Spinach Dal with Roasted Aubergine and Basmati Rice for a delicious way to use aubergine. Or, for a wonderful combination of lentils, cheese and vibrant pesto, the Roasted Veg and Lentil Jumble with Greek Style Salad Cheese and Pesto is a great addition to weeknight dinner options. If you’re after a speedy and tasty tea, the Roasted Pepper and Aubergine Linguine with Pine Nuts and Chives brings rich, nutty flavours together. The aubergine is roasted first, and then added to the delicious tomato sauce before serving. 

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Add them to your box

Take a look at some of our tasty aubergine recipes coming up on the menu. From Ras el Hanout Roasted Root Veg and Aubergine with Dill, Zhoug Bulgur and Yoghurt Tahini Dressing to Aubergine Parmigiana Style Pasta with Rocket and Tomato Salad, lots of our recipes make the most of this delicious vegetable to get the best flavour. 

Ras el Hanout Roasted Root Veg and Aubergine with Dill, Zhoug Bulgur and Yoghurt Tahini Dressing

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Aubergine Parmigiana Style Pasta with Rocket and Tomato Salad 

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