Eggplants are lovely. They’re fragrant, like a melon or a cucumber, but they have spongy flesh that soaks up a good garlic-laden sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant
|
Amount Per
|
|
1 cup, cubes (82 g) |
| Calories 20 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat 0 g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 188 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber 2.5 g | 10% |
| Sugar 2.9 g | |
| Protein 0.8 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | Vitamin C | 3% |
| Calcium | 0% | Iron | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 5% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0% | Magnesium | 2% |
Eggplants are so pretty. And not only do they have a bunch of vitamins and minerals, they also have a phytochemical known for protecting brain function.
I made eggplant lasagne this week, as well as a beef and eggplant stir fry with ginger sauce. I still have a lot of eggplant left, so I’ll be seeking out some more recipes.