Vegetable profile
Eggplant
7 recipes · 5 months in season
When is Eggplant in season?
When is Eggplant in season?Eggplant, June, July, August, September, October — in season. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.
Eggplant recipes
Main Dish
Main DishBaked Eggplant with Basil
Main DishSultan's Delight (Hünkar Beğendi)
Main DishEasy Eggplant Bayıldı (Patlıcan Bayıldı)
Main DishEggplant Moussaka (Patlıcan Musakka)
Main DishStuffed Eggplant Boats with Chicken (Tavuklu Çanak Patlıcan)
Main DishMixed Vegetable Stew (Türlü Sebze Yemeği)
Salad
SaladEggplant Salad with Yogurt (Yoğurtlu Patlıcan Salatası)
Profile card“The quiet star of the summer table; charring or roasting gives it a completely different aroma and texture.”
Nutrition
Known for its fiber, potassium and manganese content; it is not a source of vitamin A. Its purple skin contains an antioxidant compound called nasunin — eating it with the skin on is nutritionally advantageous.
Source: Sebze Meyve Takvimi
In the kitchen
In the kitchenHow do you store Eggplant?
Keep in the milder zone of the fridge (crisper drawer) for a few days; very cold temperatures can cause dark speckling on the skin.
What should you look for when buying Eggplant?
Look for a fresh green stem and glossy skin — the simplest sign of freshness.
What goes well with Eggplant?
What goes well with Eggplant?Cook eggplant with the skin on, using olive oil — this way you benefit from both its fiber and the antioxidant nasunin in the skin.
How do you grow Eggplant at home?
How do you grow Eggplant at home?Source: Bahçe Tarımı I, Anadolu Ü.
This information is for general guidance only and is not medical or dietary advice. Consult a dietitian or doctor for your individual needs.
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