Eggplants are the fruits of the plant of the same name. They have a dark purple color, have an original taste and contain a huge amount of useful substances. Eggplants are often used in preparing various vegetable dishes. Eggplant snacks are especially popular. Eggplants retain their excellent taste both hot and cold. Dishes made from them are a decoration for any table.
Benefits of eggplant
Eggplants have the following beneficial properties:
- Due to the presence of large amounts of fiber, vitamins and microelements, these vegetables are called natural antibiotics. Eggplants have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Vegetables contain a lot of potassium, so they are beneficial for various cardiovascular diseases. Eggplants also help cope with anemia and increase hemoglobin.
- The low calorie content of eggplants allows them to be used in dietary nutrition. Vegetables contain coarse fibers that help flush out toxins and cholesterol.
- The eggplant diet can be useful for people suffering from diabetes. These vegetables also help with arthritis or gout because they help remove uric acid from the body.
Korean style eggplant
To prepare this snack, in addition to eggplants, you will need carrots, onions, soy sauce, garlic, and spices.
Eggplants should be cut into strips and lightly fried until golden brown. Next, you need to chop the onion and grate the carrots on a Korean grater, then add and mix the remaining ingredients. Sauce and spices should be added to taste. The snack should stand in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Pizza with tomatoes and eggplants
One of the most delicious dishes that you can quickly prepare at home is pizza with eggplant. To make pizza you need eggplant, cheese, tomatoes, red onion and dough ingredients.
After sifting the flour, it is mixed with yeast, olive oil, and sea salt. Knead the dough for a few minutes until soft, and then roll it into a ball. It should be covered with film and allowed to stand for half an hour.
Eggplants must be cut and fried. You need to stretch the dough, brush it with tomato sauce, then lay out the eggplants and add onions and tomato slices to them. You also need to put cheese on the pizza. The resulting dish should be placed in the oven for 25 minutes and baked at 190 degrees. After cooking, the pizza can be served.
