Auber-genius

Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, is technically a berry, as it contains small edible seeds, although it is regarded as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family which also include; peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

Eggplants are in season on our farm in the summer months of late July through September, and oftentimes into October, if weather conditions are right. Eggplant tastes best when harvested young and they have a short growing season here in NJ. We typically grow several different varieties of eggplant on our farm on five acres of farmland. Varieties we grow may include; Chinese, fairy tale, Italian, and Sicilian, all of which are available in our farm store, farm stands, and farmers markets. You may also experience the fun and satisfaction of picking your own eggplant in our pick your own fields when you visit our farm.

Eggplant is a very versatile veggie that can easily be incorporated into recipes or used as a substitution for meat. Our culinary and educational specialist has prepared these wonderful recipes for you to enjoy eating eggplant while in season.

Eggplant lasagna turns regular lasagna into a satisfying lower carb dish! Find the recipe for eggplant lasagna by clicking here. Elevate your weekday suppers with this simple eggplant caprese salad to truly enjoy all the flavors of summer in one dish! Juicy tomatoes atop of farm fresh lettuce and eggplant cutlets are truly mouth watering and oh, so delicious. Discover the recipe for eggplant caprese salad by clicking here. and eat well tonight.

We hope you enjoy these recipes to take advantage of the healthy farm fresh produce that is available right now! Best wishes from our farm kitchen to yours! XO