Rating: 3.45
(76)

Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes and Peppers

February 24, 2025

Stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and peppers is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the earthy flavors of vegetables with a savory, umami-packed sauce. This simple yet delicious recipe is a perfect side dish or a light main course. The stir-frying technique ensures the vegetables retain their natural textures while absorbing the rich flavors of the sauce, making each bite a delightful experience.

Eggplant, with its soft, absorbent texture, pairs beautifully with the crispy, golden potatoes and the sweet, tender peppers. The mix of these three vegetables creates a wonderful contrast in both flavor and texture. The potatoes provide heartiness, the peppers add a sweet note, and the eggplant brings a silky richness that elevates the entire dish.

To make this stir-fry, start by cutting the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. The potatoes should be par-cooked for a few minutes to ensure they’re tender without being too soft. Then, stir-fry the vegetables in hot oil until the eggplant is tender, the peppers are slightly charred, and the potatoes are crispy on the outside. A mix of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a dash of sesame oil creates a flavorful sauce that complements the vegetables perfectly.

This dish can be easily adapted to your taste. Add some chili flakes for a little heat, or toss in fresh herbs like basil or cilantro for a refreshing twist. If you want more protein, tofu or chicken can be added for a heartier version. Serve the stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and peppers with steamed rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.

This stir-fry is a great way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one dish, and it’s ideal for those looking to add more plant-based meals to their menu. Quick, nutritious, and packed with flavor, it’s a meal that everyone will enjoy.

A quick and flavorful stir-fry of eggplant, potatoes, and peppers, perfectly seasoned with soy sauce and garlic. Ideal as a side dish or a light main course.

Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes and Peppers
Stir-fried Eggplant, Potatoes and Peppers
3.45 from 76 votes
A delightful and colorful vegetable stir fry that combines eggplant, potatoes, and peppers, perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main.
Servings 1 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium eggplant cut into cubes
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the cubed eggplant and diced potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
  • Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the pan. Stir and continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  • Season with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
  • Serve hot as a side dish or over rice as a main.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
Calories: 250kcal
Meal Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: recipe, stir fry, vegetarian
Cooking Method: Fried
Diet: Vegan
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. 3 stars
    I found it a bit bland, I think maybe adding some chili would help? Not sure if I’ll try again.

  2. User avatar elvis.bechtelar64 says:

    3 stars
    I don’t like eggplant, but my kids do. I just swapped the eggplant with zucchini and it worked great!

  3. 5 stars
    Quick and delicious! Perfect for summer meals. I’ll definitely do this again!

  4. User avatar Richard Rice says:

    2 stars
    Does it have to be eggplant? I heard potatoes should go with meat only.

  5. User avatar maurice.goldner says:

    2 stars
    Too many veggies for my liking. Could use some bacon bits or something I think. I’m just saying.

    1. 4 stars
      I think it sounds great as is! But adding bacon could definitely give it an extra flavor. Everyone’s taste is different, I guess!

  6. User avatar ShanksOnePiece says:

    2 stars
    Honestly, I think the recipe is missing something. Needs more spices, like cumin or something.

    1. User avatar julio.veum12 says:

      5 stars
      I totally agree! A pinch of cumin would really bring this to life. Maybe some chili powder too? It’ll be more flavorful, trust me!

  7. User avatar Sherman Wadd Evver says:

    1 star
    My eggplant was slimy, like ugh, I don’t understand why y’all like this. 1 star.

  8. User avatar Saruman the White says:

    3 stars
    Eggplant? Eww. Not my favorite. But I like the peppers. Maybe if I skip the eggplant next time?

  9. 4 stars
    Could use more seasoning. I added some chili powder for a kick! 😋

  10. User avatar amira.klein70 says:

    5 stars
    This is a dish my mom used to make when I was a kid. Really brings back memories. Love it!

    1. User avatar loyd.gerlach says:

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it and make my own memories.

  11. User avatar Dwarven Shpere says:

    4 stars
    So easy to make! I made it for my kids and they gobbled it up. Will add this to my weekly meal plan!

  12. User avatar bonita.harris72 says:

    2 stars
    Not sure why everyone loves this. The eggplant had a weird texture and it was just bland to me.

  13. User avatar Teddy Krajcik says:

    3 stars
    Too much olive oil for me! Next time I’ll try less. Also, anyone else think the cook time is too long?

  14. User avatar morgan.blanda87 says:

    4 stars
    What a simple but effective dish! My family loved it. Will make again for sure.

  15. User avatar solomon.doyle1952 says:

    1 star
    Ehh… didn’t really like it. Just tasted like some mushy veggies. I think I prefer fries.

  16. User avatar Majikthise says:

    4 stars
    Tasty! But I forgot the soy sauce and it still rocked. Definitely making it again.

  17. User avatar cruz.sawayn says:

    2 stars
    I dunno about eggplant, tastes weird to me. Maybe I’ll just stick to potatoes.

  18. User avatar marge.wilderman25 says:

    5 stars
    This dish feels like my grandma’s cooking! Love the garlic flavor. Thank you for sharing!

  19. User avatar Dr. Roger Jast says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! This is a great recipe. The flavors blend so well together!

  20. User avatar dorris.bahringer60 says:

    1 star
    Too many veggies! Like how does that make sense?? Just stick with meat.

  21. User avatar luciana.carroll2003 says:

    4 stars
    I loved it! Easy to make and very healthy! 🥗

  22. 3 stars
    Doesn’t this recipe need meat? Seems kinda bland without it.

  23. User avatar Draugr Overlord says:

    5 stars
    This is just amazing! My family loved it and asked for seconds. Great recipe!

  24. User avatar kathryn.stroman40 says:

    3 stars
    Did you really mean a whole medium eggplant? That seems like a lot! I only used half.

  25. User avatar jamar.smitham says:

    4 stars
    Simple and tasty. I followed the recipe and it was perfect. A great side with my steak!

  26. User avatar antony.wilkinson52 says:

    1 star
    Disgusting! I could never wrap my head around mixing these veggies together.

  27. User avatar Tamika Farrell IV says:

    1 star
    No thanks, I’m not a fan of eggplant. 😕

  28. 2 stars
    Just a suggestion, but maybe you can use zucchini instead of eggplant? I don’t like eggplant at all!

  29. User avatar andy.brekke41 says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were spot on.

    1. User avatar bradford.ebert86 says:

      2 stars
      I don’t know, can you really trust a recipe that has potatoes and peppers too? Seems a bit too complicated for eggplant!

    2. User avatar kendall.collins36 says:

      5 stars
      I’m so glad you loved it! The eggplant really does add a unique texture. Did you serve it with rice? That’s how I enjoy it!

  30. 3 stars
    I don’t know… the eggplant was kinda mushy for me. Maybe too much cooking?

  31. 3 stars
    I forgot the soy sauce! It still turned out okay but I think it might be better with it.

    1. 5 stars
      Soy sauce really adds a depth of flavor! You should definitely try it next time.

  32. User avatar Falmer Warmonger says:

    5 stars
    Awesome! So easy to make and healthy too! 👌

  33. User avatar grazyna.carroll9 says:

    4 stars
    Quick and easy! Made it in under 30 minutes. I served it over rice as you suggested. Yum!

  34. User avatar myles.langosh40 says:

    4 stars
    Yum, yum!! 😀 Did mine with chicken instead of just veggies and it was awesome!!

    1. 2 stars
      But isn’t this dish supposed to be vegetarian? I don’t get why you’d put chicken in it. 🤔

    2. User avatar Mose Kilback says:

      5 stars
      Wow, chicken sounds like a great twist! I never thought about adding meat to this dish. I might try it next time!

  35. 5 stars
    Yum! So delicious!!! I used sweet potatoes instead of regular ones.

  36. User avatar Bruno Spinka says:

    2 stars
    Anyone else think eggplant is just weird? Tried it but not for me.

  37. 2 stars
    I dunno, didn’t really work for me. The eggplant was kinda mushy and I prefer my potatoes crispier. Maybe I did it wrong?

  38. User avatar jimmie.gutkowski24 says:

    4 stars
    I forgot the soy sauce and it was still good, but I imagine it would be better with it. Whoops!

    1. User avatar katia.oconner88 says:

      4 stars
      I think it could be good without soy sauce too! Just depends on personal taste, right?

  39. User avatar ShanksOnePiece says:

    2 stars
    I didn’t have soy sauce so I used ketchup, and it tasted weird. 😳

  40. User avatar Samwise Gamgee says:

    5 stars
    This was sooo good! I added some chicken and it turned out amazing. Definitely making it again!

    1. User avatar jade.schultz says:

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed it! Chicken is a great addition; I might try that next time. 😋

  41. User avatar Joane Hoeger says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome! I added some chili flakes for heat.

    1. User avatar Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz says:

      5 stars
      Chili flakes sound like a great idea! I’ll have to try that next time. Thanks for sharing!

  42. 4 stars
    Simple and easy to make! My kids actually ate the veggies. Miracle!

  43. User avatar benito.gerlach says:

    5 stars
    Yummy!I added some chicken and it turned out great! Everyone loved it!

    1. User avatar herminia.kiehn1998 says:

      2 stars
      Looks good, but isn’t eggplant kinda mushy? I dunno, I might just stick to my stir fry without it.

    2. User avatar jackqueline.schaden says:

      5 stars
      Adding chicken is a great idea! Did you marinate it before cooking? That might add even more flavor!

  44. User avatar valentine.yost63 says:

    5 stars
    So yummy! I added some chicken to it and it was a hit with the family!

  45. User avatar Jewel Gottlieb says:

    1 star
    How is it possible to screw up this dish? Followed and still burnt it 😩

  46. 3 stars
    I don’t like eggplant much, but this turned out okay. The colors are pretty!

  47. 4 stars
    So easy to make! I didn’t have garlic, so I used onion instead. Still came out good!

    1. 2 stars
      How can u replace garlic with onion? That’s not even the same flavor!

    2. User avatar kira.dietrich76 says:

      4 stars
      Glad to hear it turned out good! Onion is a nice twist. I might try that next time!

  48. User avatar edwardo.purdy says:

    5 stars
    This was amazing! The flavors were just perfect. I added a sprinkle of chili flakes and it added a nice kick. Definitely a keeper!

  49. 4 stars
    Stir-fried??? You mean you just fry it? So easy! I’m gonna try it with other veggies I have at home.

  50. User avatar simon.corwin57 says:

    3 stars
    A bit too oily for my taste, but overall it’s alright.

  51. User avatar merlyn.haag49 says:

    1 star
    This is not how my mom makes it!! She would never use eggplant, just potatoes!!!

    1. User avatar logan.hayes55 says:

      4 stars
      I get that, but eggplant adds a nice flavor! You should give it a try!

    2. User avatar ali.wisozk48 says:

      2 stars
      Nah, potatoes are way better. Eggplant just mushes up and tastes weird.

  52. User avatar ellamae.klein1987 says:

    1 star
    Didn’t taste like much at all. I had to add so much salt, and I still didn’t really like it. Not for me.

  53. 3 stars
    Looks great but how come there’s no meat? Even a little chicken would make it better. Veggies are nice, but need protein!

  54. User avatar marlene.kulas78 says:

    5 stars
    This was delicious! The eggplant soaked up all the flavors. Will make again!

  55. User avatar harris.paucek52 says:

    2 stars
    Tasted fine but my husband said it was ‘soggy’. I don’t know what went wrong?

    1. User avatar Hillman Hunter says:

      3 stars
      I don’t think it’s soggy, probably your hubby just wants it crunchy. But I think frying them longer would help.

    2. User avatar Nelson Bauch says:

      4 stars
      Maybe you cooked it for too long? Sometimes eggplant can get mushy =/

  56. 5 stars
    5 stars for the simplicity! I just threw everything in the pan and it turned out delicious. Love it!

    1. 5 stars
      I’m glad you found it easy! I love simple recipes too. What did you serve it with?

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