Baked Chili Garlic Eggplant

Baked Chili Garlic Eggplant is a flavorful and healthy dish that features tender eggplant slices infused with spicy garlic and a rich soy sauce glaze. This dish is perfect served over rice or as a side to complement any meal.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 300 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1 cm thick rounds and place them in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the minced garlic, soy sauce, chili paste, olive oil, honey, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
4. Pour the marinade over the eggplant slices, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
5. Arrange the marinated eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the eggplant is tender and slightly caramelized.
7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants that help combat free radicals.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags