Tunisian Eggplant Appetizer Recipe

Name: Tunisian Eggplant Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. olive oil (or more as needed); 1/2 t. salt (or more to taste); 1 large eggplant (peeling optional) cut into 1 inch cubes; 3 T. tomato paste; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 1 c. small pitted green olives; 1 small jar (6 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts (drained, each piece cut into 2 or 3 pieces); Pinches of dried tarragon, basic, and/or oregano optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. olive oil (or more as needed)
1/2 t. salt (or more to taste)
1 large eggplant (peeling optional) cut into 1 inch cubes
3 T. tomato paste
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 c. small pitted green olives
1 small jar (6 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts (drained, each piece cut into 2 or 3 pieces)
Pinches of dried tarragon, basic, and/or oregano optional)

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1. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil with salt over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent (5 to 8 minutes).
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2. Add eggplant cubes, stir, and cover. Cook until eggplant is very well done (15 to 20 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add small amounts of additional oil, 1 T. at a time to prevent sticking.
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3. Stir in tomato paste and vinegar, and heat to boiling point. Add olves and remove from heat.
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4. Stir in artichoke hearts, then cool to room temperature. Taste to adjust seasonings, adding option hers, if desired.
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5. Cover tightly and chill. Serve cold or at room temperature.

238

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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: 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 c. olive oil (or more as needed), 1/2 t. salt (or more to taste), and more.

Yes, Tunisian Eggplant Appetizer 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.

Tunisian Eggplant Appetizer

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