Nicaraguan Aubergine (Eggplant) Casserole (Cacerola De Berenja) Recipe

Name: Nicaraguan Aubergine (Eggplant) Casserole (Cacerola De Berenja)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs aubergines, sliced 1/2 in. thick; salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 -2 green chili pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoons tomato puree; 6 fluid ounces water; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs aubergines, sliced 1/2 in. thick
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 -2 green chili pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons tomato puree
6 fluid ounces water
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
salt and black pepper

1
Place the aubergine slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Then rinse under a cold tap and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper.
2
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F (200u00b0C, gas mark 6).
3
Place the aubergine slices in a single layer on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4
Saute the onion and garlic until just softened.
5
Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for a further 2 minutes.
6
Add the chilli peppers, cumin and tomato puree and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.
7
Add the water, bring the mixture to the boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
8
Layer half the aubergine slices in the bottom of a greased oven proof dish.
9
Pour over half the sauce and sprinkle half the cheese on top.
10
Repeat with the remaining ingredients and bake for 20 minutes or until browned.

368

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs aubergines, sliced 1/2 in. thick, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Nicaraguan Aubergine (Eggplant) Casserole (Cacerola De Berenja) 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.

Nicaraguan Aubergine (Eggplant) Casserole (Cacerola De Berenja)

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