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Purple Eggplant

Inventory, 18 ct : 4.57
This item was last sold on : 04/07/20

• 105 Featured Restaurants

• 108 Recipe Ideas

• 12 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.

Not Not Tacos	San Diego CA	619-696-7675
The Holding Company	San Diego CA	619-665-1251
Sisters Pizza	San Diego CA	858-228-6822
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Lean and Green cafe Sorrento	San Diego CA	619-436-7618
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-255-4100
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
Common Theory	San Diego CA	858-707-7016
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566

the other 85...

The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Urbn Pizza Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-255-7300
The Village	San Diego CA	619-729-8515
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Small Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-7998
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The Haven	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Pete's Seafood and Sandwich	San Diego CA	619-255-8940
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-942-2222
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Soda & Swine UCSD	San Diego CA	619-610-9168
Domaine Baran	San Diego CA	858-952-2949
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Lean and Green La Jolla	Country Club CA	619-436-7618
Amicis Ristobar	San Diego CA	858-847-2740
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900
Capri Blu	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Caramel Collective	San Diego CA	206-595-5504
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-943-6800
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Monello	San Diego CA	619-501-0030
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Rosewood Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-231-5886
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Parakeet Cafe La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
Buona Forchetta (Liberty Station)	San Diego CA	619-458-9231
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Zinque	San Diego CA	619-915-6172
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Monteferante Foods	Vista CA	310-740-0194
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Purple Eggplant. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Lexi's Clean Kitchen		Paleo Eggplant Pizza Crust
Joy of Kosher		Eggplant Roll Ups with Cream Cheese and Spinach
The Purple Foodie		Stuffed Eggplant
Cooking LSL		Grilled Eggplant Soba Noodles
Eat Good 4 LIfe		15 Minute Asian Vegetables
The Spruce Eats		Italian Pickled Eggplant
Make The First Bite Count		Fried Eggplant
Just a Taste		Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
Cilantro & Citronella		Caponata Antipasto
Went Here, 8 This		Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant

the other 98...

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

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About 141 days ago, 11/19/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh eggplant at Vandepoel Brussels Belgium

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About 238 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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Oasis Food Market
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Near Oakland, California, United States
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Royal Market & Bakery

Royal Market And Bakery
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415-221-5550

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About 270 days ago, 7/13/19

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

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About 271 days ago, 7/12/19

Santa Monica Farmers Market

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619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 273 days ago, 7/10/19
Sharer's comments : All the Eggplants from Fresno Evergreen!

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

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 417 days ago, 2/16/19
Sharer's comments : Fresh!

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