Eggplant Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
| Ripe tomatoes | 3 Large | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm) | |
| Eggplant | 2 Pound | |
| Olive oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Dried basil | 3⁄4 Teaspoon, crumbled | |
| Dried oregano | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, crumbled | |
| Water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Tomato paste | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1⁄4 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2278 Calories from Fat 1938
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 219 g337.6%
Saturated Fat 30.4 g151.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2986.5 mg124.4%
Total Carbohydrates 85 g28.5%
Dietary Fiber 41 g163.8%
Sugars 37.9 g
Protein 16 g32.8%
Vitamin A 111% Vitamin C 168%
Calcium 29.1% Iron 45.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Immediately drain tomatoes and rinse under cold running water.
Peel, seed and chop tomatoes; reserve.
Mince garlic; reserve.
Rinse eggplant; cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch- (1.5 cm) thick slices.
Cut slices crosswise in half; then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch- (1.5 cm) wide sticks.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add half the eggplant to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Remove eggplant with slotted spoon, draining well, to plate or bowl.
Add remaining eggplant to oil remaining in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Remove egg plant with slotted spoon to plate or bowl.
If there is no oil remaining in skillet, press eggplant with back of spoon to extract at least 2 tablespoons (30 mL) oil and place oil in skillet.
Add reserved garlic, the basil and oregano to skillet; saute over medium heat 30 seconds.
Stir in reserved tomatoes, the water, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Stir eggplant into sauce.
Cook and stir over low heat until thick, about 5 minutes longer.
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