Jul
2009
Sesame’d Spiced Eggplant
Have you checked out Healthy Yum yet? Give it a shot… tons of great entries so far 
I made this side dish 2 days ago and then again yesterday. I had 5 eggplants (the long skinny kind; now I only have 3) to use up and this is a delicious way to do so. It serves just one. I used a ton of spices – eggplant is the perfect palette for strong flavors.
Sesame’d Spiced Eggplant
Ingredients
- 2-3 teaspoons olive oil
- 3-5 cloves of garlic, grated (or crushed and chopped finely)
- 1 eggplant (2+ cups chopped?)
- spices (1/2 teaspoon each) – chili powder, turmeric, Asian 5-spice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup water
- a few teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Heat the oil in a skillet (I used cast iron) over high heat. Add the garlic; saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the eggplant. Add the spices and stir around; saute for a minute. Add the vinegar and soy sauce and continue to saute for another 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup water and stir as it evaporates. Repeat again if you like.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds and devour.
It was really good; definitely give it a try. It’s kind of like my Savory Eggplant Stir-fry, which is also yummy.
Another yummy thing that I’ve been doing is super thick and creamy oat bran. If you cook it with a lot of water, and cook it for longer, it gets very voluminous and thick. I use almost 1.5 cups of water (plus a little more than 1/4 cup PBU and a big dash of salt) to cook 1/2 cup oat bran.
I let it cool slightly in the pot before I dump it in the bowl (making sure to scrape every last bit), and top with sesame seeds… then cool it some more. I like my oat bran at room temperature. I’ll evn put it in the fridge/freezer to speed up the cooling, depending on how hungry I am. What temperature do you like your oats/oat bran?
I haven’t really decided what I’m doing today. Yoga definitely (this morning) and working on the new site. We have gotten so many awesome entries. I think I want to do some slow yoga today. I’ve been doing these faster and sweatier routines recently, but I kind of miss the relaxation bit. I did Sara Ivanhoe’s Sunset Yoga yesterday afternoon and it was really nice for relaxing. Maybe I’ll do a shorter vigorous flow and follow it up with something slow. Thanks for all the congrats about the headstand – I tried to do it again yesterday but couldn’t get away from the wall. But I’ll keep trying.
Have a great Thursday!
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brandi
9 July, 2009 at 8:43 am (4 years ago)i usually eat my oatbran still pretty warm, but I have never used that much water to cook it before! I need to try that. I bet it’s super filling.
Maria
9 July, 2009 at 9:48 am (4 years ago)Mmm that eggplant dish looks great. Thanks for the recipe, Maggie!
For oats, the hotter the better
. I eat out of the pot just so I can have it burning hot, haha.
I’m on vacay right now, and it’s so hard to push myself to do yoga :/, but once I get started I know it will make me feel great!
Cindy
9 July, 2009 at 9:56 am (4 years ago)oh i LOVE eggplant!
and it’s a single serving recipe!
gonna make that for sure! Great one Maggie!
(and I am addicted to Healthy YUM…) great for inspiration for dinner!
what a great site!!!!!
Biz
9 July, 2009 at 10:32 am (4 years ago)I wished I liked eggplant – it looks really good!
Becca
9 July, 2009 at 10:52 am (4 years ago)That eggplant recipe looks delicious. I’m going to have to try it next week – I’m an eggplant fanatic!
Pearl
9 July, 2009 at 11:08 am (4 years ago)Spiced eggplant sounds delicious!
Erin
9 July, 2009 at 11:11 am (4 years ago)I love healthy yum! This eggplant recipe looks good. I love eggplant that I get out, but I’m never a fan of what I make. This sounds tasty though.
Anne K.
9 July, 2009 at 11:57 am (4 years ago)I love eggplant! That recipe looks fantastic–thanks for posting!
Shelby
9 July, 2009 at 12:46 pm (4 years ago)Mmm, I love eggplant! I’m going to have to get some for this recipe!
Andrea@WellnessNotes
9 July, 2009 at 4:20 pm (4 years ago)The eggplant recipe sounds awesome! I’ll definitely try this!
MarathonVal
9 July, 2009 at 5:16 pm (4 years ago)I’m glad the new site is going so well Maggie! It looks great! I also wanted to let you know that I’m having a giveaway on my blog (“Holey Donuts”) if you are interested in entering!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance)
9 July, 2009 at 5:37 pm (4 years ago)Eggplant is so good!
Sophia
9 July, 2009 at 6:22 pm (4 years ago)yay, more sesame love! I like my oatbran warm…can’t really stand it cold…it seems to be most flavorful at warm (not hot) temperature!
btw…I LOVE healthy yum!
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter)
9 July, 2009 at 8:30 pm (4 years ago)Maggie,
I love eggplant and haven’t cooked any in so long. Your recipe sounds simple and perfect, and I am so excited about this thick and creamy oat bran. So trying that method next time!
Congrats on the handstand. I still ker-plunk against the wall. I’ll get it someday. Practice practice practice.
clare
9 July, 2009 at 10:25 pm (4 years ago)loving the new site maggie!
do you happen to have a link to the way you get into/practice your handstand? is it yogafit style? we learn the l-shaped handstand in level 3.
gosh eggplant…that is one veggie i just haven’t been able to like.
i make my oats/chia in a tiny crock pot. 65g oat bran, 10g chia seed, 12-14 oz water, various cut fresh or dried fruits or nuts or whatever…spices and sweets if you like. slow cook on low for 3-4 hours. dont forget the nut butter on top.
Lara (Thinspired)
10 July, 2009 at 1:53 am (4 years ago)I am really loving the new site, Maggie!
I’ll have to try putting sesame seeds on my oats. I am trying to get more into nuts and seeds lately
coco
10 July, 2009 at 2:57 am (4 years ago)that’s my favorite way to have eggplants too!!! a lot of spices and sesame seeds! I’ve been adding sesame seeds to my meals and they’re sooooo great! thanks for remind me!
Kimberly@Living Free
10 July, 2009 at 4:54 am (4 years ago)I haven’t had eggplant in a while. Maybe I’ll have to get some and try this dish. It looks yummy!
I love headstand but I can’t get away from the wall either. Oh well, it still feels good to be upside down:) I have really been into hot yoga lately and loving how it makes me feel!
Holly
10 July, 2009 at 7:35 am (4 years ago)that eggplant is totally on my to-make list! thanks for the recipe, and i am loving healthy yum. i have some submissions to make soon
happy friday!
gliding calm
12 July, 2009 at 9:23 am (4 years ago)that eggplant recipe sounds delicious!!!!!!!!