eggplant italiano
Look for firm eggplant with a smooth skin and a uniform color. They should be heavy for their size and the flesh should bounce back when pressed with fingers. Usually, smaller eggplants are sweeter and more tender than larger ones.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stir-Fry
yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb Eggplant
- 2 med Onions
- 2 Ribs celery
- 1/2 C Pitted ripe olives
- 2 Tbs Olive oil (divided)
- 16 oz Diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 Tbs Sugar
- 1 Tbs Capers (drained)
- 2 Tbs Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dried oregano (or basil) leaves, crushed
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, leaf lettuce and red jalapeno pepper for garnish
How To Make eggplant italiano
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Step 1Cut eggplant into 1 inch cubes. Thinly slice onions. Cut celery into 1 inch pieces. Cut olives crosswise in half.Heat the wok over medium high heat until hot. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil into the wok and heat 30 seconds. Add onions and celery and stir fry about 2 minutes or until tender. Move onions and celery up the side of the wok. Reduce heat to medium.Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and eggplant to the wok. Stir fry eggplant about 4 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cover the wok and cook 10 minutes.Stir olives, sugar, caper, vinegar, and oregano into eggplant mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Transfer to serving platter.Garnish, if desired. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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