Eggplant French Style
A comforting dish with eggplant, herbs, and spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 large eggplant Fresh and firm eggplant
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced Any color bell pepper
- 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until they are soft.
- Add the diced bell pepper and cook for a few more minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the eggplant slices to the skillet and mix well.
- Cover the skillet and let everything simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.
- Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage. Use fresh herbs for better flavor, and you can add cheese for a creamier texture or grill the eggplant slices for a smoky flavor.