Eggplant



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (82g)
DV %

1
--
1.6
11.2
0.2
0
1.7
0.1


Calories: 19.7
Total Sugars: 1.9g
Carb.: 4.7g
Fiber: 2.8g
Total Fats: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.8g
Sodium: 1.6mg
*Data provided by USDA

The dark purple, edible fruit of a widely cultivated plant in the nightshade family. Also known worldwide as the aubergine, brinjal, melanzana, garden egg, and patlican.


Eggplant is often found in recipes that also contain lamb, green bell pepper, zucchini, squash, romano cheese and asiago cheese

See Also
  • Italian Eggplant Bake
  • Grilled Vegetable Platter
  • Lamb and Eggplant Casserole
  • Greek Moussaka
  • Tunisian Eggplant Omelette (Maakouda)
  • Babaghanou
  • Vegetable Spread
  • Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant
  • Ratatouille
  • Eggplant Parmesan
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