LENTEN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. From a cookbook of countries along the Danube. This particular recipe is from Romania, Toolie's country of ancestry (I believe). I've reduced the starting point for the amount of oil (was 1/2 cup), but you can add that amount if you think it's necessary (as you know eggplants are very absorbent). I think the black olives and dill made this dish. I tried this tonight and was very pleased with the taste. Like Bluemoon said, it's not quite a ratatouille but tastes great! Four servings are very filling, so I've changed to 4-6. Be careful with additional salt.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggplants, washed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more)
2 tablespoons salt (to taste)
1 large onion, minced
6 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons parsley, minced
24 Greek olives

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into small cubes, place on platter and sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of salt.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes, then blot with paper towels, squeezing out as much juice as possible.
  • In large skillet, heat oil and add eggplant, onion, scallions, dill, tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes. If necessary, add some water, about 2-3 tablespoons or more.
  • When vegetables are tender, sprinkle with flour and parsley and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add olives to heat through. Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.8, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 3735, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 11, Protein 4.8

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