Green Beans and Eggplant Stir-Fry

A quick and easy stir-fry recipe featuring fresh green beans and eggplant in a flavorful sauce

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated ginger

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 cup vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

1. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.

Step 2

2. Add the green beans and eggplant to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.

Step 3

3. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, vegetable broth, sugar, and red pepper flakes.

Step 5

5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the vegetables are coated.

Step 6

6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 7

7. Remove from heat and serve hot.