Garlicky Ginger Eggplant

Summary
This asian-inspired vegetable dish features eggplant, mushrooms, and bean sprouts in a garlic-ginger hoisin sauce. The recipe calls for Chinese or Japanese eggplant, which is long and skinny. If you can't find Chinese eggplant, you can sub in regular eggplant and chop into 1-inch cubes. This could be a side dish or a vegetarian main dish. Add tofu or other plant-based protein source for a complete vegetarian meal.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 10 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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3/4 cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
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sesame oil
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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Japanese eggplants (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2
- 2
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minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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garlic (minced)
- 2 clove
- 2 clove
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chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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fresh mung bean sprouts
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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Directions
Directions
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Add eggplant, ginger, garlic, mushrooms and bean sprouts. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until eggplant begins to soften, 4-6 minutes.
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Add basil, chili pepper flakes and hoisin sauce to eggplant. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.