It’s just as simple to cook eggplant on the stove as it is in the oven…
All you have to do is pan-fry the eggplant with a little oil…
…and the vegetables and seasonings of your choice on the stovetop pan…
…and voila! If you prefer, try this stovetop pan-fried eggplant stir-fry recipe.
Darla want to share her story…
I have a love-hate relationship with eggplant As a salad ingredient…
…and to make eggplant parmesan, I really loved it, but that was about all…
…I used it for. I’ve never been a fan of plain grilled eggplant.
The whole fuss never made sense to me. In the past few weeks…
…when I was at my friend’s house for New Year’s Eve…
,,,and her mom mentioned that her mom would make her signature eggplant…
…as one of the vegetarian dishes I could eat, I knew I would starve.
I usually hate being wrong but this time, I was so glad I was…
Her mother fried some baby eggplants and added raw garlic to top it off...
Eggplants are high in anthocyanins, a pigment with antioxidant properties that can protect against cellular damage.
Eggplant benefit by Health Line
Here we go!
Stovetop Pan Fried Eggplant Recipe
The recipe of stovetop pan fried eggplant uses broth…
…and a seasoning mixture to add flavor and hemp hearts to add protein.
You will need:
2 teaspoons of soy sauce
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1 teaspoon of honey
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1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger root
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1/3 cup of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
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1 small eggplant, diced
- Versatile condiment ready to be served as an appetizer
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2 scallion stalks, chopped fine, with the green and white portions separated
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3 tablespoons of organic hemp hearts (also known as hemp seeds)
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1/2 cup of cooked brown rice, to serve
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Follow these steps to cook eggplant on the stovetop:
- Make the seasoning mixture: Add the ginger, honey and soy sauce to a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Whisk them together until they are well combined. Set the mixture aside.
- Boil the broth: Bring the toasted sesame oil and low-sodium broth to a boil in a large skillet or seasoned wok over high heat. You can use vegetable broth if you’re a vegetarian.
- Cook the eggplant: Add the eggplant and the white portion of the scallions to the pan. Cook for approximately four minutes, until the liquid has evaporated and the eggplant is cooked through.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Add the soy sauce seasoning mixture, the hemp hearts and the green portion of the scallions to the pan. Toss the ingredients together, until the eggplant is coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the eggplant with brown rice or any other whole grain of your choice.
Keep going…
Eggplant Nutrition Facts
If you want a little additional motivation to try this recipe….
…it may be helpful to learn about eggplant’s health benefits.
Calories and a good fiber supply are low in Eggplant…
The USDA says an eggplant’s 3-ounce portion offers 20.2 calories…
…and 5 grams of carbohydrate, of which 3.02 grams is fiber.
In addition, a study published in the Food Chemistry journal…
…in December 2018 states that eggplant is a good source for vitamins…
…compounds and antioxidants. Naturally, phenolic compounds in plants…
…contribute not only to the color and taste of plant food…
…but also to many of their health benefits.
Another study, published in the journal Mutation Research in January 2019…
…looks into the eggplant’s antioxidant properties. (Yes, eggplants are a fruit…
…just like tomatoes.) In fact, eggplants and tomatoes are genetically related.)
According to the research, eggplants contain potent antioxidants…
…that help protect DNA from damage, potentially lowering your risk…
…of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Choose The Right Stovetop Pan
I’m talking about a cast iron skillet when it comes to pretty much…
…anything else. But nothing works better for eggs than breadcrumbs.
I just bought the best pan for the cooking of eggs…
…and that’s worth it, essentially. Typically non-stick pots are shorter…
…so don’t feel bad about buying one on the cheaper side.
A 20 cm (8″) of pan is perfect if you are like me, and usually…
…make 1 to 2 fried eggs at once. Go for something bigger…
…when you cook a breakfast for a crowd on a regular basis.
You can use a stovetop pan in a pinch when you do not have a nonstick pan…
Just make sure you don’t scrap burn bits of egg…
…off your pan to increase the amount of fat.
Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to eggs…
…and that’s fine! I, like many others, prefer runny yolks…
…which is why I usually opt for the sunny side-up, or easy way.
The yolks are fluffy and both are white…
The difference is that eggs are cooked over-easy…
…but only on one hand before being taken out of the pot.
Anyway, here’s my recommendation for a perfect stovetop pan!
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How to Serve It
It is best to eat this stovetop pan-fried eggplant dish at room temperature…
It goes well with Italian chicken cutlets, steak pinwheels…
…and roasted pork loin pasta, but make sure you have some…
…crusty Italian bread to enjoy with it! You can tear off some bread…
…to eat each bite or tuck the eggplants into a sandwich…
,,,for the most delicious lunch or vegetarian dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cooking Eggplant with Stovetop Pan
Is it necessary to peel the eggplant?
It is safe to eat eggplant skin, but it can have a tough texture…
…if the eggplant is large. Large eggplants are best peeled…
…but small ones can be left unpeeled.
Is it possible to roast the eggplants instead of frying them?
Roasting these thin eggplants requires a nonstick baking sheet (affiliate link)…
…or they will stick to the pan. Regular baking sheets..
…cannot be greased or lined with parchment paper.
Roast the eggplants at 500 degrees F until brow…
… then spray on some oil to finish roasting so that they don’t become soggy.
In addition to tasting almost as good as pan-fried eggplant..
…they have less fat and calories.
Peel, Slice & Salt the Eggplants
Clean the eggplants by rinsing them and patting them dry….
Remove the top of the stem and the bottom of the root. Using a sharp knife…
…slice off the skin of the eggplants. (It’s easier to place the eggplants…
…upright on a chopping board and slice off a thin layer…
…of skin from top to bottom.) Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise….
…then slice them into 13-inch to 12-inch thick planks.
Cut the planks in half again the long way if you have wide eggplants…
…so you end up with planks that are approximately 1 34-inch wide.
If there are a lot of seeds, try to remove as many as you can because they are bitter….
Place the eggplants in a colander lying in a sheet pan…
…to suck moisture out of them so they don’t become bitter, soggy…
…or absorb too much oil. Begin by layering as many eggplants as you can.
Season the eggplants, then top with another layer of eggplants…
Those should also be salted. (Make as many layers as necessary.)..
Place a heavy pot on top of the eggplants to weigh them down…
Allow for at least 30 minutes, and up to several hours, of resting time…
Then, using paper towels, blot the eggplants..
…dry after removing the salt and moisture.
Serving & Storage
Allow the eggplants to remain at room temperature…
…for up to two hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers…
…and eat within five days, refrigerated or at room temperature.
In a sandwich on crusty Italian bread, the eggplants are delicious…
Refrigerate any extra sauce for up to a week, or freeze it…
Sum Up
In only 15 minutes, you can prepare this easy…
…and delicious eggplant on stovetop pan recipe!
After being pan fried, thinly sliced eggplant..
…is smeared with garlic and herbs.
Conclusion
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