Is it a “Fruit” or “Vegetable”? Well I am sure everyone thinks it is a “Vegetable”. In reality, Eggplant is a Fruit as it grows from a flowering plant and contain seeds. I love the deep purple color of the Eggplant! Check out my Super Healthy and Easy Baked Eggplant using ONLY 5 Ingredients in addition to taking less than 5 minutes preparation time! This recipe is not only delicious, it also provide lots of benefits.

Benefits of Eggplant:

• Heart Health: Eggplant is rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B6 that it helps lower the risk of mortality from heart disease. In addition, it contains Vitamin K that is necessary for blood clotting and helps prevent calcification of arteries.
• Lower Blood Pressure: Eggplant contains anthocyanin – a red-blue flavonoid plant pigment. This lowers the risk of stroke, heart attacks and blood clots. In addition, Eggplant contains Vitamin E that is good for treating and preventing chest pain, blocked or hardened arteries and high blood pressure.
• High in Antioxidants: Eggplants have anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid. They fight inflammation and oxidative stress related damage found in the body.
• Help with Anemia: Eggplants help those who have iron defficiencies as they are high in iron and copper. This will boost your energy and strength.
• Help with Diabetes: Eggplants contain a lot of fiber and are low in soluble carbohydrates. Adding Eggplant to your diet may help keep your blood sugar in check.

(Source: Dr. Nandi and Healthline)

Types of Eggplants:

• Asian Eggplant (aka Chinese Eggplant): normally called “Chinese” Eggplant. The Chinese eggplant has a lovely lilac colored, thin skin, delicate flavor, and relatively few seeds. It is slender, and longer than Japanese eggplant.

• Japanese Eggplant

• Italian Eggplant

Ingredients:

• 2 Asian Eggplants (aka Chinese Eggplant)
• 1/2 cup of Olive Oil
• 1/2 Tablespoon of Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Chili & Chives (by The Gourmet Collections Spice blends)
• 1 teaspoon of home-made Garlic oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions:

Seasoning:

• In a small bowl, Mix Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Chili and Chives Spice blends, garlic oil and Add Salt and Pepper to taste.

Super Healthy and Easy Baked Eggplant:

• Rinse Eggplants
• Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise
• Optional: I cut in 1/2 to fit in the toaster oven.
• Slid a line in the middle and diagonal lines for the seasoning to absorb into the eggplant.
• Brush the eggplant with the Seasoning
• Roast in the preheated oven at 390F for the first 15 minutes.
• Add another 10 minutes at 425F until softened and golden brown.

Tips:

• Eggplant contains a toxin and should never be eaten raw!
• Slid a line in the middle of the Eggplant and a few diagonal lines for the seasoning to absorb into the eggplant.
• Check out how to make Home-Made Garlic Oil.

Tools used in this recipe:

SERVE this Super Healthy and Easy Baked Eggplant Recipe with:

• The Garlic Pepper Shrimp
• Spaghettini with Garlic, Mushrooms and Pancetta
• Pan-Seared Salmon or Soy-Sauce Salmon

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Super Easy and Healthy Baked Eggplant

Course

Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine

Chinese, Western

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 Asian Eggplants aka Chinese Eggplant
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 Tablespoon of Smoked Paprika Garlic, Chili & Chives (by The Gourmet Collections Spice blends)
• 1 teaspoon of home-made Garlic oil
• 1 pinch Salt and Pepper to taste

Course Appetizer, Side Dish Cuisine Chinese, Western Servings Ingredients 2 Asian Eggplants aka Chinese Eggplant 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 Tablespoon of Smoked Paprika Garlic, Chili & Chives (by The Gourmet Collections Spice blends) 1 teaspoon of home-made Garlic oil 1 pinch Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Seasoning:

1. In a small bowl, Mix Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Chili and Chives Spice blends, garlic oil and Add Salt and Pepper to taste.

Baked Eggplants

1. Rinse Eggplants.

   
2. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise.
3. Optional: I cut in 1/2 to fit in the toaster oven.
4. Slid a line in the middle and diagonal lines for the seasoning to absorb into the eggplant.

   
5. Brush the eggplant with the Seasoning.

   
6. Roast in the preheated oven at 390F for the first 15 minutes. Then add another 10 minutes at 425F until softened and golden brown.

   

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