Szechuan Style Aubergine

These pan-fried aubergines pack a serious flavour punch thanks to the use of fragrant ingredients like Szechuan peppercorns and Chinese 5 spice. These pan-fried aubergines pack a serious flavour punch thanks to the use of fragrant ingredients like Szechuan peppercorns and Chinese 5 spice.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Peanuts, Nuts, Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

13g
Protein
397kcal
Calories
29g
Total Fat
23g
Carbs
11g
Sugars
9g
Fibre
159mg
Calcium
12%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
145mg
Magnesium
35%
 
1029mg
Potassium
22%
 
745mg
Sodium
32%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.5mg
Vitamin E
30%
 
199mcg
Vitamin B9
50%
 
319mcg
Vitamin A
35%
 
33mg
Vitamin C
37%
 
2.1mg
Zinc
19%
 
420mcg
Vitamin K
350%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
5.6mg
Vitamin B3
35%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
233mg
Phosphorus
19%
 
Protein: 13g; Calories: 397kcal; Total Fat: 29g; Carbs: 23g; Sugars: 11g; Fibre: 9g; Calcium: 159mg (12%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 145mg (35%); Potassium: 1029mg (22%); Sodium: 745mg (32%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.5mg (30%); Vitamin B9: 199mcg (50%); Vitamin A: 319mcg (35%); Vitamin C: 33mg (37%); Zinc: 2.1mg (19%); Vitamin K: 420mcg (350%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 5.6mg (35%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 233mg (19%)
Show more
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Peanuts, Nuts, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
aubergine
3cm chunks cut on an angle
peanuts
roughly chopped
sesame oil
roughly chopped
grated
roughly chopped
garlic cloves
grated
dried chillies
finely sliced, optional
Marinade
Szechuan peppercorns
or substitute regular pepper corns
soy sauce
red chilli flakes
sesame oil
brown sugar
or maple syrup
chinese 5 spice
Cook easy, healthy recipes every week
1000s of quick, balanced and delicious recipes

Method

1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

2. Dry fry the aubergine in a large wok or frying pan on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until the edges start to colour. Add the peanuts and cook for a further 3 minutes or until toasted.

Cook easy, healthy recipes every week
  • 1000+ doctor approved recipes
  • Easy ingredient swaps and step-by-step images
  • Smart meal planner with shopping lists
Start free trial
© 2026 The Doctor's Kitchen