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Eggplant With Sweet Onions and Tomatoes

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Eggplant With Tomatoes
Eggplant With Tomatoes
D. Rattray
At a Glance
Course : Side Dish
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Bake, Casserole, Sauté
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
Occasion : Fall, Family Dinner, Party, Potluck, Summer
 
I like to use organic canned tomatoes in this dish because they just taste fresher. Feel free to use 2 cups of peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes in place of the canned tomatoes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • olive oil
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion, cut in thin slices
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • pinch dried leaf basil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 slices Mozzarella cheese or about 1 cup shredded

PREPARATION:

Layer eggplant slices in a colander, salting each layer generously. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add eggplant to the hot oil and cook, turning once, for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Repeat until all eggplant slices are cooked, using as little oil as needed to brown the slices. Transfer to a plate. Add more oil to the skillet if needed; add onions and garlic. Cook until tender. Combine tomatoes with onion mixture, basil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Layer eggplant slices with the onion and tomato mixture in a shallow casserole.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350°. Top with sliced or shredded Mozzarella cheese and cook for 8 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.
Serves 4.

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