Pan-fried aubergine
Nutrition per serving
For pan-fried aubergine, cut it into 2 cm cubes and brown for 10 to 12 minutes over a medium-high heat with just 2 tablespoons of olive oil, with the lid on for the first 5 minutes so that it cooks without soaking up all the oil.
Cooking time and temperature
| Size | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cm cubes | medium-high heat | 10 to 12 min |
| 1 cm slices | medium-high heat | 3 to 4 min per side |
| Whole half aubergine | medium heat, covered | 20 to 25 min |
Aubergine, raw or cooked: what changes
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw aubergine | 22.9 kcal | 0.98 g | 2.7 g | 0.18 g | 92.3 g |
| Cooked aubergine | 27.1 kcal | 0.83 g | 4.17 g | 0.23 g | 89.7 g |
Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 12 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 109 kcal · 2 g protein · 7 g carbohydrate · 7 g fat
Ingredients
- 600 g aubergines (2)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 4 g fresh parsley
- salt and pepper
Method
- Cut the aubergines into 2 cm cubes.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the cubes and cover for 5 minutes over a medium heat.
- Remove the lid, turn up the heat and brown for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring.
- Add the chopped garlic and parsley at the end of cooking, then season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional highlights
Aubergine is very low in calories, under 30 kcal per 100 g cooked according to Ciqual, but its spongy flesh readily absorbs fat. The lid steams it before it browns: this is what allows you to limit yourself to two spoonfuls of oil for four people.
Variations and substitutions
- With tomatoes and basil.
- With cumin and coriander.
- With chickpeas for a complete meal.
- With soy sauce and sesame.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 3 days in the fridge; eat it hot, or cold in a salad.
💡 Good to know
Cut even cubes and do not overfill the pan: packed too tightly, they release their water and boil instead of browning.
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The ingredients in this recipe: aubergines · olive oil · garlic · parsley · pepper.
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