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Eggplant Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
2 eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion
Olive oil (as needed for cooking)
1 green sweet pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 tomato
Ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Fresh basil (a few leaves, chopped)
Paprika (to taste)
100 grams cheese (any type that melts well)
Instructions:
Prep the Eggplants: Cut the eggplants into cubes.
Place them in a bowl, cover with water, and set aside.
Sauté Onions: In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
Cook Peppers: Chop the green sweet pepper into cubes and add to the skillet with the onions.
Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Add Garlic: Finely chop the garlic cloves and add to the skillet with the other vegetables. Sauté until fragrant.
Include Tomatoes: Dice the tomato and add to the skillet.
Cook with the vegetable mixture for another 2 minutes.
Cook Eggplant: Drain the eggplants and add to the skillet.
Season with salt and black pepper. Cook everything together for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Flavor with Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, chopped basil, and a sprinkle of paprika. Mix well and cook for 3 more minutes.
Prepare for Baking: Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
Add Cheese: Grate the cheese coarsely and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the vegetable mixture.