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Purple Eggplant

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• 102 Recipe Ideas

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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.

Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Full Circle Ghee	San Diego CA	858-204-0577
Bekker's Catering	San Diego CA	619-287-9027
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza	Oceanside CA	760-310-1535
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-454-9711
Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego	San Diego CA	619-696-6300
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-852-1493
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887

the other 113...

Village Pizzeria Bay Side	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Marisi La Jolla	La Jolla CA	951-852-6730
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
Kingfisher	San Diego CA	619-861-8074
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Banquets)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Nick & G's Restaurant	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-771-1871
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Vino Carta Solana Beach	Encinitas CA	858-353-2815
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
Valentina	Encinitas CA	207-522-1937
Coffee Hub and Café	San Diego CA	619-738-1482
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar	San Diego CA	619-313-9127
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Belmont Park Entertainment	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Fortunate Son	San Diego CA	619-806-6121
Rosemary Trattoria	Coronado CA	619-669-8435
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma	San Diego CA	619-295-2222
Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch)	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Now Sushi	San Diego CA	858-246-6179
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Tender Greens-UTC	San Diego CA	858-455-9395
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Semola	La Jolla CA	858-247-9670
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Giaola	Carlsbad CA	858-266-9303
Il Giardino di Lilli	La Jolla CA	619-467-9897
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-886-0059
Regents Pizzeria	La Jolla CA	858-550-0406
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-530-2222
Hoxton Manor LLC	San Diego CA	760-586-9533
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Pizza Cassette	San Diego CA	802-310-5601
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye)	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions	San Diego CA	619-501-1878
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
The Hop Stop	Poway CA	858-859-2669
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5121
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Joy of Kosher		Eggplant Roll Ups with Cream Cheese and Spinach
Healthful Pursuit		Crisp Eggplant Chips with Smoky Seasoning
Host The Toast		Eggplant, Prosciutto, & Pesto Pressed Sandwiches
Sweet As Honey		Low Carb Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread
Pure Wow		Eggplant Parm Bites
Make The First Bite Count		Fried Eggplant
Wine and Glue		Stuffed Eggplant
Healthy Nibbles and Bits		Eggplant Bliss Bowl with Mint and Cilantro Chutney
The Mediterranean Dish		Baked Eggplant Fries with Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Minimalist Baker		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant

the other 92...

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

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Del Mar Farmers Market

Antonio Farms
Riverside, CA

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 25 days ago, 9/03/22

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 38 days ago, 8/21/22
Sharer's comments : Black Beauty Eggplant from Good Hill Farm

Specialty Produce

Country Rhodes Family Farm

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 66 days ago, 7/24/22
Sharer's comments : Beatrice Eggplant from Country Rhodes Family Farm

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 102 days ago, 6/18/22
Sharer's comments : Purple Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen

Green bazar
9VP3+4PC, Xətai prospekti, Bakı, Азербайджан

Near Baku, Azerbaijan
About 103 days ago, 6/17/22
Sharer's comments : Round shape eggplant With no seeds in Baku, Azerbaijan

Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

Zhetygen weekend farm market
Zhetygen village, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan
About 129 days ago, 5/21/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Zhetygen farm market

Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum Express
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan
About 146 days ago, 5/04/22
Sharer's comments : Sweet purple baby eggplants grown in Kazakhstan

Small grocery store
Розыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж
https://small.kz/

Azerbaijan
About 149 days ago, 5/02/22
Sharer's comments : Delicious eggplants grown in North Kazakhsta. Perfect when baked and served with fresh tomatoes and garlic

"Small" supermarket

"Small" supermarket
Розыбакиева, 75, 055552/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж
https://small.kz/

Azerbaijan
About 159 days ago, 4/22/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in hard and fertile land of Kazakhstan

61 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Грузия

Fresco supermarket
61 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Грузия

Chechnya, Russia
About 189 days ago, 3/23/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants at Fresco supermarket

Small grocery store
Розыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж

Chechnya, Russia
About 191 days ago, 3/21/22
Sharer's comments : Quite big purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan

Magnum Super
МФК RAMSTORE ALL IN, проспект Назарбаева, 226, 050059/A15C0B9, Алматы, Самал 2

Chechnya, Russia
About 259 days ago, 1/12/22
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants imported from China to Kazakhstan

Galmart supermarket
ТРЦ Mega Center Alma-Ata, Розыбакиева, 247а, 050060/A15P2X8, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж

Chechnya, Russia
About 285 days ago, 12/17/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants of Kazakhstan

North Park Thursday Market

Rodney Kawano Farms
Oceanside, CA
https://www.rodneykawanofarms.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 348 days ago, 10/14/21

Magnum cash and carry
Микрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль

California, United States
About 367 days ago, 9/26/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in Kazakhstan

мкр.алмагуль, 18а, Almaty 050060

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 399 days ago, 8/24/21
Sharer's comments : A rich harvest of purple eggplants in Kazakhstan

Zhetygen village, Ile region, Almaty oblast, Kazak

Magnum express
Zhetygen village, Ile region, Almaty oblast, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 423 days ago, 7/31/21
Sharer's comments : Beautiful local purple eggplants

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 424 days ago, 7/31/21

Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul 18a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 429 days ago, 7/26/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants grown in South Kazakhstan

Rozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Galmart supermarket
Rozybakiyev str. 247A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 462 days ago, 6/23/21
Sharer's comments : Fresh purple eggplants from Tashkent

Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum Super
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan'
https://magnum.kz/

California, United States
About 484 days ago, 6/01/21
Sharer's comments : Locally grown eggplants are available all year round

Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 525 days ago, 4/21/21
Sharer's comments : Grilled Purple eggplants perfect as a side dish

Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 541 days ago, 4/04/21
Sharer's comments : Purple eggplants are loved by local customers and mostly cooked as a side dish to meat

Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan

California, United States
About 560 days ago, 3/17/21
Sharer's comments : Eggplant caviar has a perfect taste