Baby Finger Eggplant
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Description/Taste
Usually sweeter, the finer flesh of this young member of the eggplant family is very tender and contains less seeds than larger varieties. The flavor it offers is subtle with a melting consistency. Considered a fruit, eggplant is cooked and eaten like a vegetable.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Finger eggplant is available from Jaime Farm from late summer into early fall.
Nutritional Value
High in carbohydrates and low in calories, eggplant has about 30 calories per cup. Containing traces of several nutrients, eggplant is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B-complex and vitamin C.
Applications
Baby eggplants are often prepared whole, stuffed and baked, because of their small size. Remove the tops and inside of baby eggplant and fill with cooked rice and cheese, then bake until tender. Slice baby eggplant into rounds and layer with sliced tomato and basil, then bake into a casserole. Roast whole baby eggplant and serve with a mustard vinaigrette. Grill slices of baby eggplant, layer on bruschetta and top with pesto for an appetizer. Baby eggplant will keep one to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Finger Eggplant. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Food Blogga |
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Asian Chicken and Baby Eggplant with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Cashews |
