When is Eggplant in Season?
- Summer
Eggplants typically have shiny purple skin and are oblong. Small to medium-sized eggplants may have a softer outer skin and taste less bitter. To reduce the bitter taste, sprinkle cut pieces with salt and let them sit for about 30 minutes to pull out some of the water. Eggplant can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, baked, or stir-fried.
Fun fact: When an eggplant is cut, its white flesh turns brown quickly.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Eggplant Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Eggplants. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Eggplant Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.9MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Eggplant Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Eggplant. University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
- Preparing Eggplant. University of Illinois Extension.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Eggplant Omelet (Tortang Talong). SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Eggplant Stir-Fry. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Eggplant Pizzas. SNAP-Ed. Live Well Alabama.
- Eggplant Pasta Bake. SNAP-Ed. University of Kentucky. Plan Eat Move.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Eggplant. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Eggplant. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- AZ Health Zone Recipes with Eggplant. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup eggplant, cubed ( 82g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 20 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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