How to Juice an Eggplant
Juicing an eggplant is as easy as juicing any other vegetable. People drink it for health benefits, such as fulfilling their daily requirement for copper and niacin and to help reduce cholesterol and relieve rheumatoid arthritis. The taste of a raw eggplant may not be pleasant since it can be rather bitter. It's recommended when you juice fruits and vegetables to buy organic and get the freshest produce possible to derive the maximum benefits from juicing.
Things You'll Need
- Eggplant
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Vegetable/fruit juicer
- Drinking glass
Instructions
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Juicing an Eggplant
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Wash the eggplant off under cold running water.
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Cut off the eggplant's stem and discard it.
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Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices. This will make it easier to fit it into the juicer.
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Turn on the juicer.
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Sit a glass beneath the vent where the juice is dispersed to catch the liquid.
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Drop a couple of the eggplant slices into the chute atop the juicer.
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Use the juicing tool that comes with the appliance to press the slices into the juicer.
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Keep adding a few slices at a time and pressing them into the juicer until all of the pieces are liquefied.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't like the taste of eggplant juice, you can combine it with other fresh juices to mask the taste.
