⏱ 20 min total

Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade

Name: Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup, cubes Eggplant; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 ½ tbsp Parsley; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 61 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

212

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
8g
15% of calories
Carbs
2.7g
5% of calories
Fat
19g
80% of calories

Portion

✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade (61 g) has 212 calories, with 8 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (80% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (86% DV), calcium (26% DV) and phosphorus (23% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

346cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8g

1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K86%
Calcium26%
Phosphorus23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E14%
Vitamin B1212%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Peel eggplant and cut into half-inch dice.
2
(If you wish, salt cubes with 1/2 t salt, let drain for 20 minutes, then dry in a towel--optional).
3
Film large (preferably nonstick) skillet with the olive oil.
4
Saute eggplant cubes over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, until tender.
5
Add minced garlic and toss for a couple of minutes.
6
Add parsley only at the last minute and toss before serving.
7
Fine alone (hot or cold) as a side dish, or serve over prepared spaghetti squash.
8
May toss with optional parmesan cheese.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (61 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	70 μg	8%
Vitamin C	9 mg	9%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	103 μg	86%
Thiamine	0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	15 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	12%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	6 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	263 mg	26%
Iron	1 mg	8%
Potassium	104 mg	2%
Magnesium	16 mg	4%
Phosphorus	158 mg	23%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.1 mg	4%
Selenium	5 μg	9%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	306 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.3 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.5 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	12 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	45 μg	—
Serine	0.5 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.5 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 212 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

40min
Walking (3.5 mph)
25min
Cycling (moderate)
18min
Running (6 mph)
30min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade?

One serving of Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade (1 serving) has 212 calories, which works out to 346 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade?

343 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Julia Child's Eggplant Persillade?

1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (61 g)

Calories212

% Daily Value*

Total fat 19g	24%
Saturated fat 5.4g	27%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 343mg	15%
Total carbohydrate 2.7g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.8g	3%
Total sugars 1g
Protein 8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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