Enlightened Eggplant Roll-Ups (觉醒茄子卷)
觉醒茄子卷 (Enlightened Eggplant Roll-Ups) is a delicious and healthy Taoist Diet recipe that combines the flavors of eggplant, tofu, and a variety of vegetables. This dish is not only nutritious but also easy to make, making it a perfect addition to your Taoist Diet menu.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 block firm tofu, drained and sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the eggplant slices with a little oil and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Place a slice of grilled eggplant on a clean surface and top with a slice of tofu, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and green onions.
- Roll up the eggplant and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Place the eggplant roll-ups in a serving dish and drizzle with the soy sauce mixture. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Grill or grill pan Brush for oil Toothpicks Serving dish
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl for mixing
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Serve the Enlightened Eggplant Roll-Ups with a side of steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: You can customize the filling of the roll-ups by adding other vegetables or using different sauces for a variety of flavors.
Cost
$12