Helenes South African Casserole Recipe

Name: Helenes South African Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups tomatoes, rough chopped (leave the seeds in as you need the moisture); ½ cup diced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 ounces raisins; ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese; 2 eggplants; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, lightly roasted, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 cups tomatoes, rough chopped (leave the seeds in as you need the moisture)
½ cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 ounces raisins
¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
2 eggplants
½ cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, lightly roasted, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt

1
Put raisins to soak in some water so that they plump up.
2
Peel and cut eggplants into cubes.
3
Put to steam on the stove in a vegetable basket steamer.
4
Turn cubes occasionally so that the ones on top cook through.
5
Meanwhile saute garlic and onion on high heat.
6
Cook until onions are translucent.
7
Add the tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes more.
8
Turn down the heat.
9
Drain the raisins of excess water before adding them to the garlic, onion mixture.
10
Add the nuts and breadcrumbs.
11
Mix thoroughly.
12
Finally mix in the eggplant and add salt.
13
Transfer the mix to a casserole dish.
14
Top with grated cheese.
15
Bake in 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

384

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cups tomatoes, rough chopped (leave the seeds in as you need the moisture), ½ cup diced onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Helenes South African Casserole falls under the General 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.

Helenes South African Casserole

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