Eggplant and Pepper Tian on Fried Eggplant Recipe

Name: Eggplant and Pepper Tian on Fried Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups small dice eggplant, lightly salted to release excess water and bitterness; 2 cups peeled and brunoised red pepper; 2 cups peeled and brunoised yellow pepper; 1/2 cup brunoised apple-wood smoked bacon; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons basil chiffonade; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon freshly picked thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Fried Eggplant, recipe follows

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2
Place 1/2-teaspoon extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan and add garlic cloves and bacon.
3
Cook until bacon is slightly crisp.
4
Blot the salted eggplant with paper towels to dry slightly.
5
Discard 1/2 of the fat and add the eggplant.
6
Cook until tender, season with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
7
Drain and remove garlic.
8
In 2 separate saute pans add the remaining extra virgin olive oil and gently saute the red and yellow peppers until tender.
9
Season with salt, pepper, and basil chiffonade.
10
Drain.
11
Form the tians by placing a layer of eggplant in a ring mold and packing it down gently.
12
Next, add a layer of red peppers, then eggplant, finishing up with yellow peppers.
13
Pack everything down gently.
14
Warm when ready to serve and place on a piece of fried eggplant.

507

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 cups small dice eggplant, lightly salted to release excess water and bitterness, 2 cups peeled and brunoised red pepper, 2 cups peeled and brunoised yellow pepper, 1/2 cup brunoised apple-wood smoked bacon, and more.

Yes, Eggplant and Pepper Tian on Fried Eggplant 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!

Eggplant and Pepper Tian on Fried Eggplant

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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