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Eggplant ragout

Marry eggplant with tomatoes in this delicious summer ragout. Start by sauteing 1 chopped onion with 3 diced eggplants. Season with salt and pepper, then add 2 chopped tomatoes. Let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, and top with fresh basil before serving. You can eat this delicious ragout as a side dish to grilled fish, or you can serve it on top of pasta.


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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggplants
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 cup shredded cheese


Method

  1. Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
  3. Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
  4. Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
  5. Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
  6. Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
  7. Serve and enjoy!