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Eggplant and Green Pepper Delight Recipe
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Overview:
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 7
- Calories per serving: 160.9
- Rating: โ โ โ โ โ (1 review)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Eggplant and Green Pepper recipe, a culinary treasure originating from Egypt. Bursting with African flair, this dish is not only delicious but also remarkably simple to prepare. It’s a perfect option for a satisfying lunch or a savory snack. With just a handful of ingredients and less than an hour of your time, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 1 Eggplant
- 1 Green Pepper
- 1/2 Garlic Clove
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/2 – 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
Instructions:
Step | Description |
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1 | Peel and crush the garlic cloves. |
2 | In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and sautรฉ until golden and fragrant. |
3 | Stir in the tomato paste, then add the vinegar. Mix well until combined with the garlic and butter. |
4 | Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. |
5 | Meanwhile, wash the eggplant and green pepper thoroughly. Peel the eggplant and cut it into circular slices. |
6 | If the eggplant slices are large, cut them in half. Slice the green pepper, discarding the seeds. |
7 | Rinse the eggplant and pepper slices once again, then sprinkle them with salt. |
8 | Preheat oil in a frying pan to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). |
9 | Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides. Repeat the process for the green pepper slices until they are soft. |
10 | Once cooked, add the eggplant and green pepper to the tomato mixture in the pot. Cover and let the flavors meld together. |
11 | Serve hot or cold, depending on your preference. For a traditional Egyptian experience, enjoy it warm with rice or pita bread, accompanied by a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 160.9
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 34.9mg
- Sodium: 311.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.3g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Protein: 2.2g
Tags:
Vegetable, Egyptian, African, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
๐ฉโ๐ณ Enjoy your culinary adventure with this exquisite Eggplant and Green Pepper Delight recipe!