Lunch: Eggplant Antipasto

Recipe by Phyllis Zusman This dish is easy to prepare and freezes well. Baked eggplant is mixed with an array of vegetables and flavors. It's a great way to make the most of the garden! Serve with crackers or pita bread.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Eggplant Antipasto

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sliced stuffed green olives
1 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium baking dish, mix the eggplant, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, mushrooms and olive oil.
Cook covered 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove the eggplant mixture from the oven and stir in the water, sliced stuffed green olives, salt, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano and pepper.
Continue baking 30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator 8 hour or overnight before serving.

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