SZECHUAN EGGPLANT AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY

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I've never eaten eggplant this way, and it's so good. It gains an almost meaty texture and really makes the dish something special. It's earned a regular rotation on our dinner menu. The ingredients look simple but the flavor is restaurant-quality. For the Szechuan sauce, I use Recipe #72983. It makes double the amount needed for this recipe, so use half and save the rest, or just halve the recipe when making it.

Provided by Jujubegirl

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggplants (Aubergines, peeled and sliced into 2-inch rectangular strips)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
4 piquillo peppers (sliced thin(these are jarred and often found in the international section of the store)
1 onion (sliced)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot (minced)
3 tablespoons green chilies (fire roasted preferred)
1/3 cup szechuan sauce
3 tablespoons unsalted peanuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the eggplant slices with a couple tablespoons of salt and let rest 15 minutes. Rinse pieces in lukewarm water.
  • Add black pepper and cornstarch to eggplant and toss together to coat the eggplant.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet, and add the eggplant until they get soft and brownish (approx 10 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside. (You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.).
  • Steam broccoli, red pepper, onions, and cauliflower until slightly al dente.
  • While the veggies are steaming, heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet and add shallots and green chilies. Cook for a couple minutes, then add Szechuan sauce.
  • Add the eggplant and the veggies, and cook through, 5-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Ajjeb 32
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the eggplant and the sauce.


Steven Ball (BIG STEVE)
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This stir-fry was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I added a few extra vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great.


Farzana sheikh
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I loved this recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaydence Lehr
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Nasir
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes. This stir-fry was delicious and it's definitely going into my regular rotation of meals.


hakimo alqesar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the eggplant and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Peacock Reynold
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahad Aziz
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This stir-fry was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I added a few extra vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat.


Lucy Smeth
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rajeender kumar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tiffany blair
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. It was a great way to use up some of the fresh vegetables from my garden.


Robert Growden
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This stir-fry was delicious! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Vincent Chang
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and ginger, and I sometimes use a different type of vegetable, like broccoli or bok choy. It's always delicious.


Naresh Bhai
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This Szechuan eggplant and veggie stir-fry was a hit at our dinner table! The flavors were bold and complex, with just the right amount of heat. The eggplant was cooked perfectly - tender and flavorful. We will definitely be making this dish again.