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Also known by its fancier French name, aubergine, the eggplant is a sleeper hit of the summer markets. This hearty, versatile vegetable can be baked, steamed, roasted or fried. Put some in your basket this week.
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
You’re already familiar with big, purple globe eggplant you find at the supermarket. But at the farmers’ market, look for the tiny fairytale eggplant, the slender Japanese eggplant, or the striped graffiti eggplant.
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35
That’s the scant number of calories in one cup of cubed, raw eggplant.
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VEGGIE STAR
In cuisines around the globe, eggplant is a common main ingredient for meatless dishes. Why? Its dense, chewy texture and flavor absorption superpower let it shine on the center of the plate.
142 MILLION
That’s the amount, in pounds, of eggplant grown in the US every year.
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GRILL IT
Sliced lengthwise and brushed with oil, eggplant is the ideal veggie to grill.
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MASH IT
Move over, hummus. Swap in cooked eggplant instead of chickpeas for a winning dip.
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GROW IT
You don’t need land—eggplant grows well in a pot. Water often and give it lots of sun.
