Eggplant

Like tomatoes, eggplant is a fruit, not a vegetable. Eggplants with dark purple skin are the most common, but they can also be found in red, white, green, or even black.

Eggplants

NUTRITION

Eggplants are a good source of several nutrients, such as:

Anthocyanins are responsible for the eggplant’s deep purple color. They’re an antioxidant with health benefits like preventing brain and heart issues, cancer, diabetes, swelling

Soluble and Insoluble Fiber work together to keep you fuller for longer, aid in losing weight, and assist with keeping you regular. They can improve blood sugar and lower cholesterol.

Copper is a mineral that supports bone, heart, brain and immune health.

WAYS TO EAT AND COOK WITH EGGPLANTS

Enjoy this vegetable in these quick and easy recipes!

Raw Eggplant Salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 diced eggplant, 1 rib of celery chopped small, pitted and chopped olives, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, and 1 teaspoon dried basil.

Caprese Eggplant Roll-ups: Cut one small/medium eggplant into thin slices. Thinly slice 1 large tomato and 4 ounces mozzarella cheese. Place the eggplant slices on a greased, heated pan and grill for a couple minutes on each side. Top each eggplant slice with a piece of mozzarella, followed by a tomato slice. Sprinkle with olive oil, black pepper, and dried basil. Roll the eggplant starting at the thinner end and hold together with a toothpick. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup, cubed

Amount per serving Calories 19.7

Total Fat 0.2g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0g 0% Sodium 1.6mg 0% Potassium 189mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 16.4g 6% Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11% Sugar 1.9g Protein 0.8g 2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3% Calcium 1% Iron 1% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 3% Magnesium 3% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.