Gluten-Free Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce
Elevate your culinary routine with this vibrant and healthy Gluten-Free Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce recipe! Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this dish combines tender, perfectly steamed eggplant with a bold and savory garlic soy sauce that’s both gluten-free and easy to prepare. The sauce mixes tamari, fragrant sesame oil, zesty rice vinegar, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option, creating a balanced flavor profile that’s as addictive as it is wholesome. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and offers a nutritious, low-calorie addition to any meal. Ideal for individuals following gluten-free diets, it’s a simple yet impressive dish that brings out the natural sweetness and earthiness of eggplant in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Eggplant
- 3 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 stalk Green onion
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups Water (for steaming)
Instructions
Wash the eggplants and cut them into long strips or quarters, about 5 inches in length. Set aside.
Fill a large pot with about 4 cups of water and place a steaming rack inside. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Arrange the eggplant pieces evenly on a heatproof plate that fits inside the steamer and place the plate onto the steaming rack.
Cover the pot with a lid and steam the eggplant for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggplant becomes tender and slightly translucent.
While the eggplant is steaming, prepare the garlic soy sauce. Finely mince the garlic cloves and slice the green onion thinly.
In a small bowl, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option). Mix well.
Once the eggplant is thoroughly steamed, remove it from the pot and transfer it onto a serving plate.
Drizzle the garlic soy sauce over the steamed eggplant. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using) on top as garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3988 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2498 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
