06/04/2026
♦️Gochujang Chickpea Eggplant Bake♦️
🔥 A spicy, umami-rich baked dish that’s hearty, wholesome, and deeply satisfying! ✨ Creamy chickpeas and tender eggplant are coated in a bold gochujang glaze. 🍆🥘
Ingredients:
2 medium eggplants, cubed 🍆
1 can chickpeas (400g), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 🌶️
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey 🍯
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). ⏱️
Toss eggplant cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes until soft and golden. 🔥⏱️
In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to form a glaze.
Add roasted eggplant and chickpeas to a baking dish and pour the sauce over everything. 🍆🥘 .
Mix well to coat evenly and bake for another 10–12 minutes until sticky and bubbling.
Remove from oven, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm.