Eggplant is an excellent source of dietary fiber. It’s a very good source of vitamins B1, B6 and potassium. It’s a good source of copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, and folic acid. Nasunin, an anthocyanin from eggplant peels, is a potent antioxidant and free-radical scavenger, and has protective activity against lipid peroxidation.

Try this Healthy Recipe Eggplant Soy Stir-fry

Best with: Fried fish, marinated meats like tapa, tocino, and longganisa.

Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 eggplants
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 sliced bird’s eye chilis
• black pepper

Directions:

1. Slice 4 to 5 eggplants vertically into 2 then cut into 3-inch pieces.
2. Pan-fry eggplant pieces until light brown, then turn to cook other side. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 2 sliced bird’s eye chilis; season with black pepper.
4. Toss with eggplants.