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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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.
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!
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!!!!!
I wished I liked eggplant – it looks really good!
That eggplant recipe looks delicious. I’m going to have to try it next week – I’m an eggplant fanatic!
Spiced eggplant sounds delicious!
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.
I love eggplant! That recipe looks fantastic–thanks for posting!
Mmm, I love eggplant! I’m going to have to get some for this recipe!
The eggplant recipe sounds awesome! I’ll definitely try this!
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!
Eggplant is so good!
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
that eggplant recipe sounds delicious!!!!!!!!
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