Nutrition :: Eggplant Facts

Eggplant Facts

Eggplants offer a host of health benefits due to their many vitamins and minerals as well as important phytonutrients which provide antioxidant activity. When you select eggplants look for ones that are firm and heavy for their size - also avoid ones with discoloration or bruises. Serve your Eggplant as a side to grilled chicken breast for a delicious and well balanced meal.
Yield: 6 servings

Here's what you need...

• 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• Salt
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and drain in a colander for about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Rinse the eggplant with cold water and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, turn the eggplant over and bake for 5 more minutes, until golden brown.
4. Stir together oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano and garlic in small bowl. Season the eggplant with pepper and brush tops with the oil mixture.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 52 calories, 3g fat, 6g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 1g protein.