eggplant + chives stir-fry

Eggplant is a great veggie vessel that absorbs flavor readily, so it pairs perfectly with a chives that carry a strong, fragrant flavor.

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Ingredients

• avocado oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 Chinese/Japanese eggplants, diced

• 1/2 lb chives, chopped

• 1 tbsp rice wine

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Directions

1. Heat and oil wok over medium high heat with avocado oil. Add in garlic and onion. Stir and cook until onions soften a bit.

2. Add in eggplants and chives. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Mix in rice wine and soy sauce. Cover and let cook for another 3 minutes until eggplants soften. Mix in sesame oil and remove from heat. Serve hot.