Steamed Asian Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce

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Tender steamed eggplant bathed in a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect as a side or light vegetarian dish. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Asian eggplant, garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and cut 2 medium Asian eggplants into 3-inch long strips, then steam them over 1 cup boiling water in a steamer basket for 8-10 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  2. Step 2: While the eggplant steams, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, then pour this sauce evenly over the steamed eggplant.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and serve immediately, allowing the sauce to soak into the eggplant.

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