Sicily Knows Best--Eggplant Stew With Honey & Golde

Name: Sicily Knows Best--Eggplant Stew With Honey & Golden Raisin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 4 cups vegetable stock; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 red onion, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped into bite sized pieces; 2 eggplants, half the skin peeled in strips, cut into bite sized cubes; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar; 1 (28 ounce) canwhole san marzano tomatoes; 1 cup milk; 1 handful golden raisin; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped; 1 cup quick-cooking polenta; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or ½ cup romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 red onion, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped into bite sized pieces
2 eggplants, half the skin peeled in strips, cut into bite sized cubes
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1 (28 ounce) canwhole san marzano tomatoes
1 cup milk
1 handful golden raisin
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or ½ cup romano cheese

1
Place the dried mushrooms and 2 cups of the stock in a small pot over medium-low heat.
2
Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven or high-sided skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
3
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, onions, carrots, cubanelle and bell peppers, and eggplant to the pot as you chop them.
4
Season with salt and pepper and cover the pot; sweat the vegetables for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, then uncover and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
5
Use a slotted spoon to scoop the reconstituted dried mushrooms out of the soaking water, and add them to the pot.
6
Pour in all but the last few tablespoons of mushroom stock, which may have a little loose grit from the dried mushrooms.
7
Add the tomatoes to the pot and break up with a wooden spoon.
8
Simmer over low heat for a few more minutes; adjust with salt and pepper.
9
While the veggies are sweating down, in a medium saucepan slowly heat the remaining 2 cups of stock with the milk, raisins, and rosemary over medium-high heat.
10
When it just simmers, whisk in the polenta and stir for 3 minutes, or until thickened.
11
Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, butter, and cheese.
12
Pile some polenta in shallow bowls and spoon the stew around the polenta.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, coarsely chopped, 4 cups vegetable stock, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sicily Knows Best--Eggplant Stew With Honey & Golden Raisin falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Sicily Knows Best--Eggplant Stew With Honey & Golden Raisin

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