4.8 from 36 votes
Butternut Squash and Eggplant Stir Fry
An easy, healthy butternut squash and eggplant stir fry that makes for the perfect side dish or hearty meal with a few simple additions.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
210 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups butternut squash diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 eggplant diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 green onion sliced, with white and green parts separated
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons thyme roughly chopped, fresh leaves
Soy Balsamic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the butternut squash, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently and cook for 5 minutes, until the squash becomes slightly caramelized on the edges.
- Add the eggplant plus 1 more tablespoon oil and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the broccoli, white parts of the green onion, and garlic, and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp tender.
- Add the soy balsamic sauce along with the green parts of the green onion, and the fresh thyme leaves. Stir until well combined. Garnish with extra thyme leaves before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
720mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
7889IU
(158%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 7889IU | 158% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.