eggplant substitute
in omelet.

Eggplant adds flavor and substance to omelet filling. Pick a replacement that softens fully without releasing so much water it makes the eggs watery.

top substitutes

01

Mushrooms

10.0best for omelet
1 cup : 1 cup

Meaty texture, great grilled or roasted

02

Jackfruit

10.0best for omelet
1 cup : 1 cup

Young green jackfruit; shred for pulled texture in sandwiches, absorbs sauces and spices well

03

Hearts Of Palm

10.0best for omelet
1 cup : 1 cup

Slice hearts of palm into rounds; tender and neutral, works in stir-fries and grain bowls

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04

Zucchini

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Soft when cooked, absorbs sauces well

05

Cauliflower

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Cut thick steaks and roast at 425°F; absorbs seasoning well, milder and less creamy than eggplant

06

Sweet Potato

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Slice into rounds and roast; creamy and sweet when cooked, holds up in curries and stews

07

Okra

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Cut thick to reduce slime; gets silky when stewed, works in curries and gumbo

08

Tofu

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Press firm, cube and roast same way

09

Bacon

3.3
1 slice : 1 slice

Slice eggplant thick, salt and roast until crispy; smoky and meaty, great as BLT swap

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