Easy Eggplant Recipe

This easy eggplant recipe is perfect if you’re craving a delicious and creamy soup. It’s quick and easy to make, especially on chilly days when you need something warm and satisfying. Additionally, it’s budget-friendly, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal without breaking the bank.

Eggplant nutritional benefit

Adding eggplant to your meals is a tasty and easy way to make your diet healthier with important nutrients. Eggplant is a nutritious vegetable with several health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants, low in calories, and high in fiber. It is packed with vitamins and minerals which is why it is one of my favorite tropical vegetables and I grow them in my garden every year.

Can I use a different variety of eggplant for this recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to use any variety. Each variety of eggplant offers its unique flavor, making it easy to find one that suits your taste and recipe needs. For example, some varieties are sweeter and more tender, while others have a slightly earthy or nutty taste. This means you can experiment and choose the type that complements your dish and matches your personal preferences.

Cream Substitutes

Instead of coconut milk, you can use coconut cream if you want it thicker. There are dairy and non-dairy options you can find at the stores and other dietary creams depending on your preferences. Even better if you can make homemade coconut cream by using fresh coconut.

This eggplant dish is perfect with steamed white rice as a main course. A healthy substitute for rice is grain bread. Dip the bread in the soup, and with each bite, you’ll find not just satisfaction, but a simple joy that fills both body and soul. Sometimes, the simplest things—like a simple meal—can bring complete satisfaction, reminding us that true fulfillment comes from appreciating what we have.

Watch the video recipe here

Print

Easy Eggplant Recipe

Budget-friendly eggplant soup recipe. Easy to make and also creamy and tasty.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino, Philippines, Southeast Asia

Keyword: creamy eggplant, eggplant recipe, eggplant soup

Ingredients

• 2-3 pcs. eggplant
• 3 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 pcs yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3-4 pcs tomato, slices
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3-4 cubes chicken and beef bouillon, to taste

Instructions

1. Peel the skin of the eggplant then cut and slice. Then set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a medium-high heat pan.

3. Add the onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the garlic, yellow bell pepper, and tomatoes. Stir and cover.

5. Cook for 2 minutes, Remove cover and stir.

6. Add the coconut milk, eggplants, and the bouillons. Cover

7. Cook for 10 minutes or until the eggplants are tender.

8. Before removing from the heat, make sure to taste. Add bouillons if necessary.

9. Serve over steamed rice or simply by itself.

Watch the video here

Want to try other eggplant recipes? Check these out!

• Tortang Talong Recipe (Eggplant Omelet)
• Beef Caldereta with Eggplant