Eggplant

For some, eggplant is an intimidating vegetable, but it doesn’t have to be. Eggplant is a fan favorite among vegans and vegetarians with a broad range of uses including but not limited to the following:
● Savory side dish (fried or roasted, with seasonings)
● French fry substitute (sliced and fried)
● Beef substitute in lasagna (sliced and roasted)
● Burger add-in (sliced and fried or roasted)
● Chickpea bowl mix-in (peeled, fried whole)
● Stir-fry ingredient (fried)
● Meat substitute in chilli (cubed, roasted)
● Soup base (roasted, pureed)
● Salad topping (raw, shredded)
● Healthy coleslaw ingredient (raw or fried, shredded)
● Cake inspiration (raw, cubed)
● Smoothie boost (raw, blended)

Aesthetically pleasing, tasty, and good for you too! The following are just a handful of the purported benefits your customers can expect from adding eggplant to their diets:
● Protects against plaque in arteries
● Lowers risk of heart disease
● Eases inflammation
● Promotes proper blood clotting
● Decreases blood pressure
● Fights cancer
● Relieves constipation through high fiber content
● Increases good cholesterol and decreases bad cholesterol
● Promotes weight loss by increasing satiety
● Decreases risk of anemia
● Prompts insulin production
● Assists in healthy brain function with anthocyanins