Eggplant

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Let’s begin understanding what eggplants are. Eggplants are commonly purple and spongey fruit made for several cusines. Eggplants are a berry by definition and are members of the genus Solanum. in brief, eggplants are related to the chili pepper, potato, and tomato.
similar to tomatoes, eggplant’s skin and seeds can be eaten however similar to the potato, eggplants are usually eaten cooked. Furthermore, eggplants are low nutritionally with micronutrient and macronutrient content but the ability of the fruit absorbing oils and flavours into its flesh with cooking expands its use in culinary acts.

Eggplant health benefits:

Firstly, a serving provides 5% daily requirements of copper, fiber, B-6, manganese, and thiamine, in addition, they are an antioxidant providing a source of phenolic compounds.
Antioxidants assist the body by eliminating unstable molecules that damage cells if they accumulate and become bigger. therefore, foods containing antioxidants can prevent a range of diseases.
Lastly, the antioxidants labeled for this fruit are zeaxanthin, anthocyanins, nasunin, and lutein.

How to cook eggplant:

Step 1)
Cut eggplants in half and place salt onto the surface of the eggplant. additionally, turn the eggplant face down in a colander for 30 minutes. lastly, rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towel.

Step 2)
Preheat the oven 200C degrees.

Step 3)
Finally, place eggplants cut-side up in roasting pan. Trickle with olive oil and roast in preheated oven for 1 hour. lastly, remove from oven and leave for 5 minutes. cut in half lengthways to serve.

Conclusion

Auscrops offers ranges of all varieties to customers. In brief, this is achieved by utilising the Auscrops website to connect with markets all around Australia. Click here to find a market vendor near you.