If we asked you to name a purple vegetable, eggplant is probably what comes to mind, but did you know that many other common veggies come in purple varieties? Purple sweet potato, also called ube is a type of Asian sweet potato, while purple carrots come from the Middle East. Even cauliflower can come in purple and all of these vegetables have one thing in common: they’re high in anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant that creates a purple-ish color. Here are some of our favorite purple veg recipes:
Purple Sweet Potato Fries
This recipe from Running to the Kitchen is a simple and delicious way to get your anthocyanins. The fries are baked with avocado oil which is one of the healthiest oils to cook with and fries herbs pack in even more flavor.
Rainbow Roasted Carrots
Move over, boiled vegetables. Your carrots are sure to stand out as the star of the meal with this recipe by Daniela Gerson. Honey adds a touch of sweetness, while cumin packs a bit of punch.
Purple Cauliflower Soup
This cauliflower soup recipe is creamy, a bit cheesy, and perfect to make on a cold winter day. Its lavender color makes it feel even cozier.
