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Fried Eggplant with Onion

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Fried eggplant with onion and creamy garlic sauce made with simple ingredients for a comforting vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 221
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

Frying Pan
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Large Deep Frying Pan

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add eggplant slices and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and tender.
  3. Add onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper and remove from heat.
  5. In a small bowl, mix yogurt or sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
  6. Serve fried eggplant and onion topped with creamy garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Salt eggplant briefly before frying if bitterness is a concern.
Use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option.
Serve warm for best texture.

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