1 medium eggplant, unpeeled, diced1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 large bell pepper, diced1 clove garlic, finely minced2 slices bread1 teaspoon butter3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme1/2 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Preparation:Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
Steam the diced eggplant just until tender, about 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute, stirring, until onion is tender. Add the garlic and saute for about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
Spread bread slices with the butter and cut into cubes. Stir the eggplant and bread cubes into the onion mixture. Let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in the beaten eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, and marjoram. Stir in half of the shredded cheese. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve hot.
Ingredients:
1 medium eggplant, unpeeled, diced1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 large bell pepper, diced1 clove garlic, finely minced2 slices bread1 teaspoon butter3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme1/2 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheesePreparation:Butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Heat oven to 350°.
Steam the diced eggplant just until tender, about 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute, stirring, until onion is tender. Add the garlic and saute for about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
Spread bread slices with the butter and cut into cubes. Stir the eggplant and bread cubes into the onion mixture. Let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in the beaten eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, and marjoram. Stir in half of the shredded cheese. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve hot.
Serves 4.