Vegan Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Vegan Eggplant with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender eggplant with a rich, garlicky sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and is both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium (about 250g)
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable broth - 100ml
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Cilantro - for garnish (optional)
• Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Start by washing the eggplant and cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the eggplant cubes to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until they are soft and slightly browned.
4. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable broth, cornstarch, and sugar together until well combined.
5. Pour the garlic sauce mixture over the sautéed eggplant in the skillet.
6. Stir well to coat the eggplant and bring the sauce to a simmer.
7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
8. Add the chopped green onions and red chili flakes, stirring to incorporate.
9. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from eggplant.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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