What to do with eggplant
Eggplant is a glossy purple vegetable with a soft, spongy inside that turns silky and rich once it's cooked. Raw, it's spongy and a little bitter — but heat transforms it into one of the most satisfying, meaty vegetables in your bag. The trick is simply cooking it long enough to go fully tender.
Mild and savory once cooked — it soaks up whatever flavor you give it.
Eggplant is high in fiber and very low in calories, so it adds richness and bulk to a meal without raising blood sugar — a smart, filling swap when you want something hearty.
3 ways to use it
- 01Roast it (easiest)
Cut into 1-inch cubes, toss with a little oil and seasoning, and roast at 425°F for 25–30 minutes until browned and soft. Great on its own or stirred into pasta or grains.
- 02Sauté it
Dice it small and cook in a hot pan with garlic and a little oil until golden and collapsed, about 10 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
- 03Make a simple dip
Roast a whole eggplant until very soft, scoop out the inside, and mash with lemon, garlic, and a spoon of hummus or olive oil for a smoky spread.
Keep it fresh
- →Store whole and uncut in the fridge and use within about 5 days — it doesn't love the cold for long.
- →Don't peel until you're ready to cook; the skin keeps it fresh and is fine to eat.
- →Cook it all the way through — undercooked eggplant is spongy, fully cooked eggplant is creamy.
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