The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

delicious vegan dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 35m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 1h 5m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For eggplant and marinade:

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Nutritional Information

243
сalories
7,5g
fat
48,3g
carbohydrates
2,1g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
1185mg
sodium
The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

Recipe Description

This is hands down The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Eggplant you will ever taste. And even better, it takes just 5 minutes to prepare. While the eggplant marinates, you can catch up on some of your other tasks in the kitchen. 

To make this sticky Asian-inspired dish, start by chopping eggplants into chunks. Make a marinade and mix well with the eggplants so that they are well coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Fry over high heat in batches. Once cooked, add the remaining marinade. Cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook over medium to low heat until the eggplants are sticky and soft. Serve with brown rice, garnished with spring onions, pomegranate & sesame seeds. 

To make the The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Eggplant , you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare eggplants

    3 min
    Step 1 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

    Chop 2 medium eggplants into chunks. Place in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Make marinade

    2 min
    Step 2 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

    Combine ¼ cup light soy sauce or tamari with ½ teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses, 1 ½ teaspoons of freshly grated ginger, 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, 4 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1 ½ tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Marinate eggplant cubes

    30 min
    Step 3 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

    Combine the marinade with the eggplants. Mix until fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook eggplant

    10 min
    Step 4 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

    Heat up a large skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a slotted spoon, place the eggplants in the pan and cook over high heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly.

  5. 5

    Add remaining marinade

    20 min
    Step 5 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky AubergineStep 5 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

    Add the remaining marinade to the eggplants. Cover the skillet with a lid and continue to cook over medium to low heat for 20-25 minutes, until the eggplants are sticky and soft.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine

    Serve over steamed brown rice, garnished with chopped spring onions, sesame seeds and pomegranate seeds.

This is hands down The Best Quick Vegan Sticky Eggplant you will taste! Try making this delicious vegan dish soon and don’t forget to come back to leave a review with your thoughts.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Rad
March 1, 2025
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Yo, this vegan sticky aubergine is unreal! Made it after a long day, and it was super easy. Tasted like heaven with rice. Perfect for chill nights!

Ximena
March 1, 2025
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¡Delicioso! Hice esta receta para una cena con amigos y todos quedaron impresionados. La mezcla de sabores es perfecta y la preparación es super fácil. Definitivamente lo volveré a hacer.

Edward Jennings
February 23, 2025
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I tried the Best Quick Vegan Sticky Aubergine and it was a hit. My kids loved it. I made it while juggling laundry. Quick and easy, just how I like recipes. Will make it again for sure.

Andrew
November 16, 2024
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Amazing

Zara
June 21, 2024
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Yummm!

Fred
May 12, 2024
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Olivia Smith
March 18, 2024
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I made this quick vegan sticky aubergine for my friends, and they were totally blown away. It’s super easy to whip up even when you’re busy. I was proud serving this, and it vanished within minutes. Seriously, who knew eggplant could taste this good? So glad I tried it!

Hannah Smith
October 12, 2023
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I made this for a quick weeknight dinner and it was simply superb! My husband loved it too. I remember trying to impress him by making dinner, and this dish did just that! It’s so easy and flavorful, I’ll be making it again for sure. Thanks for a great recipe!

Gigi
October 3, 2023
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Wow! This sticky eggplant recipe is a total game-changer! I whipped it up in no time while my kids were doing homework. They loved it even more than I did! So yum and easy, it’s def going in my weekly menu for sure!

Vicky
August 22, 2023
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This vegan sticky aubergine was just fantastic! I made it for a dinner with friends, and everyone loved it. Such a simple recipe for a delicious dish.

Fiona
July 9, 2023
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Delicious! I made this on a busy weeknight. The kids loved it, and I was thrilled to whip up something so quick and healthy. I’ve tried several vegan recipes, but this one was a hit. It's now part of our dinner rotation!

Penny
January 15, 2023
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Delicious

Linda Smith
October 15, 2022
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Rachel Adams
May 23, 2022
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Amazing! Made this while my friends were over, and they couldn't stop raving!

Ethan Baker
March 23, 2022
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I made this for a quick dinner, and it was amazing! The flavors just pop and it's so simple to prepare. Love it!

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