Stir-Fried Eggplant with Garlic and Spicy Black Bean Sauce

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Tender eggplant stir-fried in a savory and spicy black bean garlic sauce, accented with fresh green onions for a vibrant finish. This Chinese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Chinese eggplants, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 medium Chinese eggplants cut into 2-inch strips and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until the eggplant softens and begins to brown on edges.
  2. Step 2: Push the eggplant to one side of the skillet. Add 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fermented black beans, and 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes to the empty side. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl, then pour into the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Stir all ingredients together and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the eggplant pieces thoroughly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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