Garlic Eggplant (Grinberg)

This comforting Garlic Eggplant dish features tender Japanese eggplants, earthy mushrooms, and sweet onions simmered until perfectly soft. The combination of fresh garlic and basil creates a rich, aromatic profile that is both simple and deeply satisfying. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a light lunch, this vegan-friendly recipe requires minimal ingredients but delivers maximum flavor. The eggplants absorb the savory juices, resulting in a moist and flavorful side dish or main course that pairs beautifully with rice or crusty bread.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Sautéing, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5

Calories: 91.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This comforting Garlic Eggplant dish features tender Japanese eggplants, earthy mushrooms, and sweet onions simmered until perfectly soft. The combination of fresh garlic and basil creates a rich, aromatic profile that is both simple and deeply satisfying. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a light lunch, this vegan-friendly recipe requires minimal ingredients but delivers maximum flavor. The eggplants absorb the savory juices, resulting in a moist and flavorful side dish or main course that pairs beautifully with rice or crusty bread.

Ingredients

1 md Onion - coarsely chopped
8 ounce Mushrooms - quartered
6 Japanesse Eggplants - cut in

Directions

1
If using regular eggplant instead of Japanese, salt the cubes and let drain for a couple of hours, then rinse and pat dry.
2
In a large heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven, sautÃÂ© the chopped onions in a small amount of water or vegetable stock over medium heat until soft and sweet.
3
Add the quartered mushrooms, cut eggplant, crushed garlic, and 1 cup of water to the pan.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, which should take about 2 minutes.
5
Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the eggplant is very soft and tender.
6
Stir in the dried or fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve warm. Reheat leftovers gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 91.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 15.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 10.3g
Protein 8.0g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, onion, basil, vegan, simmer, plant-based, side dish, dinner, healthy, vegetarian, comfort food, japanese eggplant, garlic eggplant

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