Low Carb Sesame Garlic Eggplant
1 serving of low carb sesame garlic eggplant contains 159 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 23% carbs, 69% fat, and 8% protein. This is a good source of fiber (16% of your Daily Value) and potassium (7% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Cube eggplant into 1/2 inch cubes and place in large colander or sieve set over a large bowl. Sprinkle eggplant generously with salt, mixing to combine, and let drain at least one hour.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and froth is beginning to subside. Saute eggplant until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce and ground ginger. Add to skillet and stir until eggplant is well coated. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of low carb sesame garlic eggplant (172g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 | |
| Fats | 13g | 17% |
| Saturated fats | 5g | 23% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 10g | 4% |
| Net carbs | 5g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 3g | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 27μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 31% |
| Fluoride | 0.2μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 34μg | 8% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 13% |
| Retinol | 48μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3μg | 6% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A IU | 205IU | |
| Vitamin A | 50μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D IU | 4IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 7% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 0.3g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 5g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.1g | |
| Arginine | 0.3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1g | |
| Leucine | 0.2g | |
| Lysine | 0.1g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2g | |
| Proline | 0.1g | |
| Serine | 0.2g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
| Valine | 0.2g | |
