{"product_id":"farm-fresh-organic-assorted-eggplants-hand-picked-about-1lb","title":"Farm-Fresh Organic Assorted Eggplants (Hand-Picked, About 1lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated selection of the farm's finest eggplant varieties, hand-picked at peak ripeness and brought together in one stunning pound. Our assorted eggplant mix celebrates the full range of what this vegetable can be -- from the dramatic purple-and-white stripes of a Sicilian graffiti eggplant to the slender elegance of a Japanese variety or the compact richness of a globe. Each variety has its own character, its own texture, and its own moment in the kitchen. Organically grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, this is the eggplant assortment worth getting excited about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortion size: approximately 1lb, hand-picked. Variety selection depends on what is at peak on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat may be in your assortment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraffiti (Sicilian) -- striking purple-and-white marbled skin, sweet, creamy flesh with minimal bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese -- long and slender, thin skin, tender flesh that cooks quickly and absorbs flavor beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobe -- the classic large variety, meaty and rich, ideal for grilling and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairy Tale -- small, striped, and remarkably sweet with almost no seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosa Bianca -- round, pale lavender-and-white, exceptionally mild and creamy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rotating seasonal selection, always at peak flavor and farm-fresh quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFar more variety, color, and character than anything on a standard grocery shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically grown without pesticides or synthetic inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in nasunin, chlorogenic acid, and powerful antioxidants concentrated in the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in fiber, potassium, and B vitamins with a naturally low calorie count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo salting required -- farm-fresh eggplant at this stage has minimal bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWays to enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalved and roasted cut-side down with olive oil until caramelized and silky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliced and grilled with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs for a simple summer side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted whole until collapsed and smoky, then blended into baba ganoush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered into eggplant parmesan, moussaka, or a rustic vegetable tian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubed into ratatouille, curries, and stir-fries for color and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinly sliced and served on a crudite board -- the varied skins are a conversation starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Nourish Acres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45733277696135,"sku":null,"price":5.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/2086\/2599\/files\/mixed-eggplants-option-2.png?v=1788259545","url":"https:\/\/thenourishacres.com\/products\/farm-fresh-organic-assorted-eggplants-hand-picked-about-1lb","provider":"The Nourish Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}