Asian Inspired Sesame Peanut Eggplant - Healthy Pantry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 cups eggplant (stems removed, sliced end to end
• into planks, then cut into 1-inch pieces, skin on)
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)