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Purple Eggplant

Purple eggplant is a non-starchy vegetable in the nightshade family with a mild flavor and spongy texture that softens when cooked. It is commonly roasted, grilled, sautéed, or baked.

Beneficial properties

low in calories source of fiber contains antioxidants supports heart-healthy eating high water content

Nutritional highlights

Eggplant provides fiber, manganese, potassium, folate, and small amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K, along with antioxidant compounds such as nasunin in the purple skin.

Caution. Eggplant is a nightshade vegetable and may aggravate symptoms in some people who are sensitive to nightshades; it is also relatively high in oxalates compared with many vegetables.

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