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Baby Tiger Eggplant

Fruit

Description
Delicate and small, the tiger eggplant is spherical with shiny orange and green skin. Hints of stripes on the skin of this special eggplant variety gives it the appropriate name "tiger eggplant". Having a melting consistency, the flavor it offers is subtle.

Grow Region
United States Mexico

Storage Temperature
Combine sliced baby tiger eggplant with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, zucchini slices, garlic and favorite fresh herbs and spices. Simmer in olive oil until fork tender. Marinate for an unusual appetizer or side dish. Grill baby eggplant halves and blend with bell peppers and sesame seed for a tasty salad. Perfect for pickling. Baby eggplants do not require peeling, but if peeling is desired, peel carefully with a paring knife or a potato peeler. To store, refrigerate in crisper drawer in an unsealed plastic bag. Use within five days of purchase.

Availability

Seasons/Availability
Baby tiger eggplants are available year round.

Nutritional Facts

Low in calories, eggplant has about 30 calories per cup and is high in carbohydrates. Containing traces of several nutrients, eggplant is a good source of potassium, folate and fiber. Erroneously thought by many to be a meat replacement, the eggplant provides only a fraction of the protein contained in meat. Only eggplant's texture and bulk can be considered for its "meat substitute" reputation. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.