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Sesame Eggplant

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Diane Schmidt - createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

  • 3 small eggplant about 1 lb, any variety
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar apple cider or white vinegar can be used
  • 1 tablespoon galic paste or minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Cut the eggplants into wedges and place them in a medium bowl.
  • Mix the sauce by whisking the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic together until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the sauce over the eggplant, toss well to coat all cut sides.
  • Plce the sesame seeds in a shallow dish and dip one edge of each piece of eggplant into sesame seeds.
  • Place the cut side down onto the baking sheet with the sesame seed side up.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender and well heated.
  • Prepare the peanut sauce while baking the eggplant. Mix soy sauce, coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger until smooth. The exact recipes are linked in this post.
  • Top with green onions.
  • Dip the eggplant into the peanut sauce and enjoy!
  • Leftovers reheated well in the microwave to enjoy for a quick lunch or snack.