Eggplant Facts

Eggplant facts and general information about eggplants.

Eggplant is Available:

Eggplant grow in Mid summer through fall

How Does an Eggplant Grow:

Eggplants grow from a seed planted in the garden

What to Look for When Buying Eggplant:

The flesh should bounce back when pressed softly. Eggplants should be heavy for their size, have a good purple color with no blemishes or bruises.

Eggplant Storage Tips:

Store unwrapped in a cool place or in a plastic bag in your refrigerator such as the crisper drawer.

How to Cook Eggplant:

Bake, grilled, sautéed cooked in casseroles. Try chopping a peeled eggplant in squares cook in a pan and add to pasta dishes. Bake whole eggplant in oven and use meat for dishes or dips.

Eggplant Nutrition Facts:

Eggplant is high in fiber, folate, potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K. They are low in calories.

Chekc out the Eggplant Cookbook for some great eggplant recipes.

Recipe: Eggplant Parmigana

2 Cups spaghetti sauce
2 small eggplants
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
2/3 Cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 Cup olive or vegetable oil
2 Cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
In flat pie plate or baking dish mix egg and water together. In another flat pie plate or dish mix together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Peel eggplant and have adult cut in slices. Dip eggplant slices first in egg mixture then in bread crumbs. Place in baking dish. Continue until bottom of dish is covered. Pour half of spaghetti sauce over top and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining egg plant slices then sauce and mozzarella cheese. Layering in the pan until filled. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

~Try more eggplant recipes on our Garden Harvest page.