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12 servings
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Nutrition Tip With a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture, eggplant contains many important phytonutrients. When choosing an eggplant, pick one that is firm and heavy for the size. The skin should be smooth and shiny, and the color should be vivid. To test for the ripeness of an eggplant, gently press the skin with your thumb. If the skin springs back after releasing your thumb, then the eggplant is ripe. If the indentation remains, the eggplant is not ripe.
With a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture, eggplant contains many important phytonutrients.
When choosing an eggplant, pick one that is firm and heavy for the size. The skin should be smooth and shiny, and the color should be vivid. To test for the ripeness of an eggplant, gently press the skin with your thumb. If the skin springs back after releasing your thumb, then the eggplant is ripe. If the indentation remains, the eggplant is not ripe.
Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment.
Our recipes are developed by Dana-Farber's staff of registered and board-certified dieticians. They feature a varied selection of dishes – including a few sweet treats you don't need to feel guilty about.
Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. They have special training in oncology and nutrition.