Chinnese-Style Garlic Eggplant Stir-Fry
Sauté diced eggplant until silky, then toss with garlic, ginger, soy, and a touch of sesame for a quick savory side.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium Eggplant
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
- 1 tbsp Green onion(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Dice the eggplant into small 1/2-inch cubes. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- 2
Cook (15 minutes): Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant and stir-fry 10–12 minutes, until softened and slightly silky.
- 3
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add soy sauce and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly, then turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil. Top with sesame seeds and green onion if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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