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Crispy Sauteed Eggplant Recipe (15 Minutes)

Introducing your new go-to side dish: sauteed eggplant! This foolproof recipe turns eggplant into a rich, caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece (all in just 15 minutes!). Plus, it’s endlessly customizable—toss it with your favorite herbs, spices, or sauces to make it your own!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant about 1 lb
  • 2 Tbsp oil 30 mL
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 to 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: lemon zest, Parmesan, parsley

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Cut eggplant into ½ to 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, toss together eggplant, oil, and pepper.
  2. Sauté: Add eggplant to a large non-stick sauté pan and cook over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until the eggplant is golden brown and a bit crispy, 10 to 15 minutes (do not over stir—this could make your eggplant mushy!).
  3. Flavor: Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gently stir in salt.
  4. Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with lemon zest, grated Parmesan, and/or parsley.

Notes

  • Storage: Sauteed eggplant can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, reheat on the stovetop (preferred), in the air fryer, or in the microwave.
  • Should you peel your eggplant? I prefer to leave the peel on, which helps the eggplant retain its shape better while sautéing (plus, the skin is filled with fiber and antioxidants!).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14.8g (5%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 14.1g (22%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 543mg (16%) Fiber 8.3g (33%) Sugar 6.9g (14%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14.8g 5%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 14.1g 22%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 296mg 12%
Potassium 543mg 12%
Fiber 8.3g 33%
Sugar 6.9g 14%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.