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Ginger-Garlic Braised Eggplant with Noodles

by Lynne Webb on September 16, 2014 (Updated February 24, 2023) // Leave a Comment

This easy, Chinese-style noodle toss combines eggplant, red bell pepper, scallions and a richly-flavored ginger garlic sauce with whole wheat pasta to make a satisfying meatless meal.
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Ginger-Garlic Braised Eggplant with Noodles

Eggplant and red bell pepper, simmered until tender in a flavorful ginger-garlic sauce combine with hearty, whole wheat pasta to make a meatless, Chinese-inspired meal.

Ginger-Garlic Braised Eggplant with Noodles

Ginger-Garlic Braised Eggplant with Noodles

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This easy, Chinese-style noodle toss combines eggplant, red bell pepper, scallions and a richly-flavored ginger garlic sauce with whole wheat pasta to make a satisfying meatless meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time : 30 minutes mins
Total Time : 50 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or linguine, see notes
  • 1-1/2 to 2 lbs eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
  • 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, very finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1-1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 to 5 scallions, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta.
  • Heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant and barely golden, 2 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and continue cooking 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha and sugar. Add the eggplant and stir to coat with the broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • While the eggplant simmers, cook and drain the pasta according to package directions. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil and set aside.
  • Season the eggplant mixture with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch more sugar if desired.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth and add it to the simmering sauce. Continue cooking just long enough for the sauce to thicken to a glaze, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the scallions, add the mixture to the pasta and toss to combine.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes:

The nutty taste of whole wheat pasta is a great complement to the flavors in this dish, but regular pasta will work as well – or, serve the eggplant over steamed white or brown rice.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Pasta
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Cuisine: American

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