Produce Briefs...
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Graffiti eggplant is available during the summer season.
Description/Taste
Having the same classic eggplant shape, the Graffiti eggplant has striated white and red markings on its skin. Either ivory with purplish markings, or purplish with ivory markings, it has a green stem and green calyx wrapping the top. The Graffiti eggplant has the same mild taste as other varieties.
Nutritional Value
Three ounces of eggplant has 25 calories, plus offers dietary fiber, carbohydrates and a bit of protein, vitamin C and iron.
Applications
The eggplant's sponge-like texture qualities allow it to easily take on flavorings. Cube, saute in garlic and toss with diced peppers, tomatoes and fresh pasta. Slice eggplant into rounds, layer in a baking dish with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, then bake into eggplant parmesan. Half eggplant and roast until flesh is very soft and cooked, then puree with yogurt, garlic and olive oil into baba ganoush. Saute diced eggplant with chopped swiss chard and onions, then add vegetable mixture to beaten eggs and bake into a frittata. Eggplant will keep, dry and refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Lending itself to a multitude of ethnic preparations, eggplant is used as a favored ingredient from Indian to Moroccan, with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes in between.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Graffiti Eggplant. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Graffiti eggplant is available during the summer season.
Description/Taste
Having the same classic eggplant shape, the Graffiti eggplant has striated white and red markings on its skin. Either ivory with purplish markings, or purplish with ivory markings, it has a green stem and green calyx wrapping the top. The Graffiti eggplant has the same mild taste as other varieties.
Nutritional Value
Three ounces of eggplant has 25 calories, plus offers dietary fiber, carbohydrates and a bit of protein, vitamin C and iron.
Applications
The eggplant's sponge-like texture qualities allow it to easily take on flavorings. Cube, saute in garlic and toss with diced peppers, tomatoes and fresh pasta. Slice eggplant into rounds, layer in a baking dish with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, then bake into eggplant parmesan. Half eggplant and roast until flesh is very soft and cooked, then puree with yogurt, garlic and olive oil into baba ganoush. Saute diced eggplant with chopped swiss chard and onions, then add vegetable mixture to beaten eggs and bake into a frittata. Eggplant will keep, dry and refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Lending itself to a multitude of ethnic preparations, eggplant is used as a favored ingredient from Indian to Moroccan, with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes in between.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Graffiti Eggplant. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Gourmeted |
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Eggplant and Chard Lasagne |
