Whole30 Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant meets a bold garlic soy-inspired sauce in this Whole30 Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce recipe. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light appetizer, this dish swaps traditional soy sauce for coconut aminos, making it both Whole30-compliant and naturally gluten-free. Steamed to perfection, the eggplant absorbs the rich, savory blend of garlic, lemon juice, and sesame oil, creating a flavor-packed dish that’s irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is quick, easy, and ideal for those looking for a wholesome, low-carb, plant-based dish. Garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, it’s not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplant
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Wash the eggplants, and remove the stems. Cut them into long, even, finger-sized strips (about 2-3 inches in length).
Step 2
Place a steamer basket into a large pot and add 1 cup of water to the pot. Arrange the eggplant strips in the steamer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
Step 3
Cover the pot with a lid and steam over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the eggplant is soft and tender. Check occasionally to ensure the water does not evaporate completely.
Step 4
While the eggplant is steaming, prepare the garlic sauce. Mince the garlic cloves finely and place them in a small mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add coconut aminos, lemon juice, sesame oil, and salt to the minced garlic. Stir well to combine. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Step 6
Once the eggplant is fully cooked, carefully transfer it to a serving plate and arrange the strips neatly.
Step 7
Drizzle the garlic sauce evenly over the steamed eggplant. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1245g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 433.4 |
| Total Fat 15.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3162.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.1g | |
| Protein 10.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 128.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2317.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories