Eggplant

foodluver27
foodluver27 Posts: 129
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Okay so this may be a stupid question..but I am making an Italian veggie soup tonight and using fresh eggplant..I have seen you can prepare it either peeled or unpeeled..just curious how you other MFP's prepare it? To peel or not to peel? That is the question.

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  • amy_p
    amy_p Posts: 82
    You can do it either way. Like most things, there is a lot of nutrition in the skins. Some find the skin a little tough, but I always leave it on :-)
  • Liluth
    Liluth Posts: 84 Member
    I peel, unfortunately. I wish I could learn to love the peel; there are lots of excellent nutrients in the skin. Don't let my preference stop you from trying it with the skin on though!
  • thirtyandthriving
    thirtyandthriving Posts: 613 Member
    I peel and have never had it unpeeled, so I am a bit biased. I bet most of the nutrients are in the skin just like everything else.
  • missballast
    missballast Posts: 10
    I like it best without the skin but usually leave it on. If its a long slow cooking soup the skin will probably tenderize a bit.
  • AmeChops
    AmeChops Posts: 744 Member
    I usually eat it unpeeled, just chop it up!! Before cooking though I'll sprinkle salt on it a leave for a while, it helps get the bitterness out of it, then rinse and pat dry :-))
  • caveats
    caveats Posts: 493 Member
    I like 'em with peels on. I find that without peels, the insides get so squishy and fall apart easily (especially when added to stir-fry). Plus, I like the taste and texture of the peels. :)
  • foodluver27
    foodluver27 Posts: 129
    Thanks so much for all the suggestions...I may just leave the peel on because the soup will be cooking for a good 2 hours or so..this is my first time to use fresh eggplant :)
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I leave the peel on.
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    I leave the skin on...my reason you ask... I am lazy! ;)
  • foodluver27
    foodluver27 Posts: 129
    I leave the skin on...my reason you ask... I am lazy! ;)

    I left it on..that makes two of us lazy! :laugh:
  • Queen_JessieA
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
    I peel it...but that is just me. I am sure there are nutrients in the skin, tho!

    And I just made the BEST eggplant dish I have ever tried tonight!!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/eggplant-roasted-pepper-and-chicken-pitas/detail.aspx
  • foodluver27
    foodluver27 Posts: 129
    I peel it...but that is just me. I am sure there are nutrients in the skin, tho!

    And I just made the BEST eggplant dish I have ever tried tonight!!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/eggplant-roasted-pepper-and-chicken-pitas/detail.aspx

    That looks and sounds delish..thanks for sharing :)
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