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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 17.23
This item was last sold on : 11/30/20

• 116 Featured Restaurants

• 108 Recipe Ideas

• 10 Sharess

Description/Taste

Purple eggplants are oval with a bulbous flat bottom that narrows towards the calyx and averages 25 centimeters in length and 5-12 centimeters in diameter. The outer skin is glossy, smooth, black-purple, and has a green stem. The inner flesh is cream colored with a spongy-firm texture and there many edible seeds. When cooked, Purple eggplants are tender and mild with a slightly bitter taste.

Seasons/Availability

Purple eggplants are available year-round with a peak season in summer.

Current Facts

Purple eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, are the common Western variety that are a part of the Giganteum Group, or the large and round to semi-oblong fruit category. Purple eggplants are the only variety that are truly domesticated and are displaced from their wild ancestors. They are the most common cultivar in the Western world, and there are many different varieties of Purple eggplant that fall under its name.

Nutritional Value

Purple eggplants are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, and anthocyanins, which are not only responsible for the purple pigment of its skin but also offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Applications

Purple eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as grilling, pan frying, baking, broiling, sautéing, and roasting. They are popularly prepared by breading and frying and used as a meat substitute in pasta dishes, stir-fries, and burgers. They can also be slow cooked in stews and dishes with rice, meat, and vegetables. Purple eggplants pair well with tomatoes, squashes, peppers, stewed meats, grilled and baked fish, chicken, chickpeas, lentils, herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, as well as cheeses such as fresh cow's milk and aged sheep's cheese. Purple eggplants will keep up to three days when stored in a cool and dry place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Eggplants are considered specialty vegetables in the United States and were originally thought to cause bad breath. They did not become popular until Thomas Jefferson introduced it to the United States for planting and cultivation. Today Purple eggplants are the most common varieties found in the United States and the majority of the eggplant produced is sold for the fresh market. About two percent of the eggplant production is used for frozen meals and dips.

Geography/History

Purple eggplants evolved out of human selection and cultivation, and early documentation of Purple eggplants in a culinary setting occurred during the 14th century. Eggplants then made their way to the United States in the 20th century. Today Purple eggplants are widely available at specialty grocers and farmers markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Orfila Vineyards & Winery	Oceanside CA	760-738-6500
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-255-4100
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-255-8940
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Grandave Productions LLC	San Diego CA	619-840-6305
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Open Gym-Well Fed	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Rosewood Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-231-5886
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456

the other 96...

Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-943-6800
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-239-3527
Smoking Gun	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
The Hop Stop	Poway CA	858-859-2669
The Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-744-3732
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-3700
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Lean and Green La Jolla 2020	La Jolla CA	858-459-5326
The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-744-3732
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-450-4786
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	619-871-7308
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
Le Papagayo	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma	San Diego CA	619-295-2222
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
The Village	San Diego CA	619-729-8515
Open Gym-White Rice	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
Zito Inc	Rancho Santa Fe CA	831-915-9038
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Veg Appeal	San Diego CA	619-940-7648
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	858-699-4129
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	760-807-7446
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	760-707-8108
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
Monello	San Diego CA	619-501-0030
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Well Fed (Charity)	San Diego CA	619-948-9983
Cafe Gratitude San Diego	San Diego CA	619-736-5077

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Martha Stewart		Easy Eggplant Spread
The Endless Meal		Homemade Baba Ganoush
Food Wanderings		Eggplant Fritters in Chickpea Flour Batter
Nutrition Studies		Eggplant Bacon
All Day I Dream About Food		Eggplant Benedict
Know Your Produce		Eggplant Noodles
Paleo Grubs		Eggplant Beef Casserole
The Way Food Should Be		Eggplant Parmesan Grilled Cheese
Vegetarian Gastronomy		Thai Basil Eggplant
Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

the other 98...

Not Enough Cinnamon		Skinny Eggplant Rollatini
Healthy Nibbles and Bits		Eggplant Bliss Bowl with Mint and Cilantro Chutney
It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken		Crispy Coconut Eggplant Nuggets
My Persian Kitchen		Eggplant With Pomegranate & Mint Dressing
Cravings in Amsterdam		Miso Roasted Eggplant Gyoza
Know Your Produce		Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry		Cheesy Eggplant Apple Quesadillas
Mom/Foodie		Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
The Mediterranean Dish		Roasted Eggplant Caprese Salad
Skinnytaste		Eggplant "Meatballs"
Vegging The Shore		Vegan Eggplant Meatballs
Pepper Bowl		Crispy Baked Eggplant
30 Days of Greek Food		Greek Stuffed Eggplant
The Stay at Home Chef		Best Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Berlin & Coconuts		Sabich Traditional & Vegan
The Italian Dish		Sicilian Caponata
Family Style Food		Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella and Tomato-Basil Salad
She Knows		Vegan Eggplant, Asparagus, and Black Bean Tacos
Gourmandelle		Lentil and Eggplant Patties with Olives and Herbs
Jo Cooks		Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread
Gonna Want Seconds		Fried Eggplant
Delish Knowledge		Eggplant Lentil Bolognese
Food Republic		Falafel-Stuffed Eggplant
Green Kitchen Stories		Lemongrass, Aubergine & Brussels Sprout Curry
Pickled Plum		Char Siu Style Roasted Eggplant
Andie Mitchell		Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Skinny Miss		Julia Child's Zucchini Gratin
Laura Loving Life		Eggplant Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
Closet Cooking		Eggplant Pizzas
Italian Chips		Baked Eggplant
Minimalist Baker		Vegan Caramelized Onion Mac N Cheese
Minimalist Baker		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant
Healing Tomato		Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Play. Party. Plan.		Grilled Eggplant Rolls
Sweet As Honey		Low Carb Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
My Darling Vegan		Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Brown Eyed Baker		Best Eggplant Parmesan
Delish Knowledge		Eggplant Parmesan in the Insant Pot
The Skinny Pot		Pork Stuff Eggplant Boats
Cooking LSL		Grilled Eggplant Soba Noodles
Everyone Eat's Right		Eggplant Jerky
Make The First Bite Count		Fried Eggplant
Thank Your Body		Savory Eggplant Jerky
Jessica in the Kitchen		Baba Ghanoush
Martha Stewart		Black-Tahini and Eggplant Dip
Edible Garden		Schezwan Eggplant
Little Broken		Creamy Orzo with Grilled Vegetables
Healthful Pursuit		Crisp Eggplant Chips with Smoky Seasoning
Vegetarian Times		Turkish Eggplant Pie
Cilantro & Citronella		Caponata Antipasto
Gimme Some Oven		Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Went Here, 8 This		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant
The Seaside Baker		Chardonnay Red Pepper Eggplant Spread
Wine and Glue		Stuffed Eggplant
Chef Tariq		Baba Ganoush
Healing Tomato		Pull Apart Eggplant with Marinara Sauce
The Foodie Physician		Mediterranean Eggplant Hummus "Meatballs"
Dash of Savory		Italian Fried Eggplant
The Endless Meal		Crispy Eggplant Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Healthy Little Foodies		Eggplant Pizzas
Martha Stewart		Eggplant Spread
Host The Toast		Eggplant, Prosciutto, & Pesto Pressed Sandwiches
Dishing Delish		Easy Eggplant Rollatini
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion Dip
The Pretty Bee		Gluten Free Eggplant Fries
Table for Two		Eggplant Parmesan
The Spruce Eats		Italian Pickled Eggplant
Simple Seasonal		Eggplant Stuffed Shells
The Roasted Root		Roasted Eggplant Pesto Sandwich
Eat The Gains		Grilled Eggplant Pizza
The Brick Kitchen		Roasted Eggplant Shakshuka
The Mediterranean Dish		Baked Eggplant Fries with Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Eat Good 4 LIfe		15 Minute Asian Vegetables
This Savory Vegan		Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches with Vegan Arugula Walnut Pesto
The Healthy Apple		Lemon Coconut Eggplant Fries
Healing Tomato		Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Making Thyme for Health		Creamy Eggplant Tomato Soup
Lexi's Clean Kitchen		Paleo Eggplant Pizza Crust
David Lebovitz		Eggplant Caviar
The Purple Foodie		Stuffed Eggplant
A Spicy Perspective		SautÃ©ed Eggplant with Honey
This Ole Mom		Smothered Eggplant Rice Dressing
Martha Stewart		Moroccan Hand Pies
Gimme Delicious Food		Low-Carb Eggplant Pizza Bites
Joy of Kosher		Eggplant Roll Ups with Cream Cheese and Spinach
Typical Domestic Babe		Vegetarian Eggplant Shakshuka
The Colorful Kitchen		Vegan Spiral Vegetable Tart
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Grilled Eggplant And Halloumi Sandwich
Radiate Food Vibes		Roasted Eggplant & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
Olivia's Cuisine		Baba Ghanoush
Pancake Warriors		Balsamic Roasted Eggplant Steaks
Pure Wow		Eggplant Parm Bites
Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Jackie Newget		Eggplant Gyros with Fresh Tzatziki
Feel Good Foodie		Easy Eggplant Moussaka
Running In A Skirt		Sheet Pan Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Slices
Amateur Gourmet		Eggplant Dirty Rice
Empowered Sustenance		Paleo French Toast

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Vandepoel

South Holland, Netherlands
About 378 days ago, 11/19/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh eggplant at Vandepoel Brussels Belgium

Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 476 days ago, 8/14/19
Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant, Italian eggplant and American eggplant coming out of Fresno from Her Produce.

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About 480 days ago, 8/10/19

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Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94609
510-655-5111
www.oasisfoodmarkettelegraphave.com

Near Oakland, California, United States
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5335 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121
415-221-5550

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191 8th Street San Francisco CA 94103
415-621-1000

Near San Francisco, California, United States
About 509 days ago, 7/12/19

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 511 days ago, 7/10/19
Sharer's comments : All the Eggplants from Fresno Evergreen!

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego
619-295-3172

www.specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 655 days ago, 2/16/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh!