Healthy & Delicious: Eggplant In Spicy Tomato Sauce

Name: Healthy & Delicious: Eggplant In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large, firm, fresh eggplant, washed but not peeled (about 2 lbs. total); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 2 onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons thin slivers fresh ginger; 6 plump garlic cloves, peeled, halved, green germ removed; 1 small fresh chile pepper, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon ground dried cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

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Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F.
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Halve the eggplants lengthwise. Brush the flesh lightly with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt. Place the eggplant halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Place on a rack in the center of the oven and bake until soft and golden, about 30 minutes. After removing the eggplant halves from the oven, cut them in half again.
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While the eggplant cooks, prepare the sauce: In a large deep frying pan, combine the onion, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and about 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss to thoroughly coat the onions with the oil and cook, covered, over low heat until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, chile, and cumin and toss again to evenly coat the onions with the spices. Add the tomato sauce and chicken stock and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes. Add the roasted eggplant halves, burying them in the sauce. Cook until the eggplant is very tender and has absorbed the sauce, about 20 minutes more.

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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: 2 large, firm, fresh eggplant, washed but not peeled (about 2 lbs. total), 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt, 2 onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Healthy & Delicious: Eggplant In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe 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.

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Healthy & Delicious: Eggplant In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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