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Eggplant & Tofu with Soy Lime Sauce - Baked Eggplant Stir fry
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Eggplant & Tofu with Soy Lime Sauce - Baked Eggplant Stir fry

Eggplant & Tofu with Soy Lime Sauce features baked cubed tofu and sliced eggplant coated in a tangy sauce made from soy, lime juice, chili garlic paste, and maple syrup. The dish combines a tender, lightly roasted texture with a balance of savory, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. It can be enjoyed over rice or noodles, delivering a satisfying vegetarian stir-fry inspired meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 7 oz tofu , cubed
  • 4 to 5 eggplant sliced, small or 2 long
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper dash
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
Sauce:
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce , use tamari for glutenfree
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 to 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • black pepper a good pinch
  • salt a good pinch
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Place and oiled baking dish (stoneware or glass) in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, add the tofu and sliced eggplant. Spray oil or water. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to coat. Take the dish out after 10 mins carefully. Spread the tofu and eggplant and bake for 30 mins.
  2. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Take the baking dish out of the oven and add the sauce to the dish. Mix to coat. (You can also add some quick cooking veggies to the dish at this point like thinly sliced carrots, peppers). 
  3. Bake for another 15 mins. Alternatively, transfer the baked tofu and eggplant into a skillet, add the sauce and cook over medium to bring to a boil and thicken. Serve over rice or cauliflower fried rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Other quick-cooking vegetables can be added instead of or alongside eggplant; slice them uniformly to fit in a single layer in the baking dish.
  • Enhance the sauce flavor by incorporating minced garlic, ginger, or miso for variation.
  • The recipe makes approximately three servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 554mg (23%) Potassium 1556mg (33%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 16.6mg (18%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 554mg 23%
Potassium 1556mg 33%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

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