eggplant

Eggplant, deep-purple nightshades, can be transformed into almost any flavor profile thanks to its ability to soak up flavors like a culinary sponge. This also means that eggplant works in virtually any variety of cuisine–from Asian to Italian and everything in between. Sautee them with some garlic or make them into vegetarian meatballs! Experiment even more with the almighty eggplant by grilling, roasting, frying, and more!