Stir Fry So Good You'll Want It Every Night! (Vegan, Gluten free & Fiber rich)

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories while cabbage is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness, while agave is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds

Add sliced eggplant and stir-fry until softened, about 5-7 minutes

Stir in sliced bell pepper and carrot, cook for another 3-4 minutes

Mix soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar in a small bowl

Pour the sauce over the vegetables, stirring to combine

Add cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes

Sprinkle with red chili flakes and sesame oil, stirring to coat

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles

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