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Keto Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry Recipe

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A quick and tasty keto spicy eggplant stir-fry made with low-carb soy sauce, garlic, and chili. Tender eggplant cubes cooked until golden, then tossed in a spicy-salty sauce. Perfect as a side dish or main meal with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium eggplants (about 1 ½ pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)

  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (like sambal oelek) or 1 fresh red chili, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)

  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Cut the eggplant into cubes. If seeds are heavy, sprinkle with salt and let sit 15 minutes. Pat dry.

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  • Add eggplant and spread out. Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Add extra oil if needed.

  • Push eggplant to the side. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Stir everything together. Add soy sauce, chili paste, and rice vinegar. Toss until eggplant is coated in sauce.

  • Taste and adjust with more chili or salt if needed. Drizzle sesame oil.

  • Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Serve with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or alongside grilled chicken or salmon.

  • Eggplant cooks fast—avoid stirring too often so it browns instead of steaming.

  • Adjust chili amount based on your spice preference.

  • Can be made ahead and reheats well.

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

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Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-spicy-eggplant-stir-fry/