Budget Tip
Raid other people's gardens! Eggplant is HUGE right now and they are bound to have leftovers. Otherwise, pick some up at the farmer's market.
Suggested Ingredients
Eggplant - however much you want - I used 3 medium
Mushrooms - about half of a package (or whatever you have laying around) sliced
Tiny bit of sesame or olive oil
curry powder (I like my own homemade version)
cayanne
garlic-based seasoning
Cooking Instructions
Cut the eggplant longways in half
Cube the halfs into bitesize pieces
Toss mushrooms, eggplant and seasoning with the oil in a microwavable bowl with a cover. You can use a saran wrap with a small vent, but really a cover works best.
Put in microwave for 6-8 minutes depending on your microwave. Be sure to stir half way through.
This dish is all about the seasoning of the eggplant. If it's not enough adjust it for next time! You can serve it over a noodle or rice, but for me, I just ate it straight up.
Calories: 160 (with 120 of that from the sesame oil if you use a full tablespoon)
Fat: Depends on how much oil you use: 1TBSP = 14, but you could get away with way less
Protein: 3 grams
Carbs: 10 - these are all from the eggplant
