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Eggplant Romesco

Servings: 4 entree size servings
Author: Eva Marie
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Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplants
  • 2 red peppers roasted and diced medium
  • 1/2 medium to large yellow onion chopped in medium dice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes diced small
  • 1 tablespoon caper berries
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon herbs du Provence plus a little more fore sprinkling on eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
  • ½ cup goat crumbled cheese omit for vegan or dairy free
  • ¼ cup walnuts toasted or raw
  • ¼ cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place onions and red peppers in a sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low to medium heat.
  • Sauté mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and set on a sheet pan, cut side up.
  • Brush heavily with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs du Provence.
  • Place under broiler until very dark on the top and tender throughout, about 15-20 minutes.
  • While the eggplant is roasting, add garlic, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, smoked paprika, herbs and remaining olive oil to the red pepper mixture.
  • Stir and continue to sauté for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the eggplant from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Spoon the red pepper mixture on top of each eggplant half.
  • Sprinkle with minced oregano, walnuts and goat cheese and serve.