Braised Eggplant W/ Garlic Recipe

Name: Braised Eggplant W/ Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups); 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (1 cup); 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 long green peppers, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; Pepper; 6 Italian baby eggplants (2 1/2 pounds); 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, combine the onions with the tomato, garlic, peppers, parsley, sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt. Using your hands, knead the mixture until it is softened and well blended.
2
Peel the eggplants lengthwise at 1/2-inch intervals to create stripes. On one half of each eggplant, make 4 lengthwise slits halfway through the flesh. Rub the eggplants a all over and in the slits with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange the eggplants slit side up in an ovenproof baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Spoon the filling liberally into the slits; some will spill out. Drizzle the remaining 3/4 cup of olive oil over the eggplants and add 1/2 cup of water to the baking dish.
4
Cover and bake for about a 1 hour, until the eggplants are completely tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
5
MAKE AHEAD
6
The finished dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

842

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups), 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (1 cup), 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 long green peppers, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Eggplant W/ Garlic falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Eggplant W/ Garlic

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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