Eggplant-Inspired Fairy Tales: A Vegetarian Dinner Recipe
Eggplant has a magical quality. It pairs well with many flavors, bringing out the best in a number of dishes. But when it is the star of the show, it reveals its full glory and can make a meal fit for a fairy tale. This eggplant-focused dish is a delectable vegetarian dinner that will transport you to the kitchen of a fairy tale world.
Eggplant Fairy Tale Dinner Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant, diced
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- 1 yellow capsicum, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 2 sprigs of fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, eggplant, onion and capsicums. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and their juices, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- If the liquid has reduced too much, add a little bit more vegetable broth. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve stew over a bed of cooked grains. Sprinkle feta cheese on top and enjoy!
This eggplant-based dinner is a veggie version of a fairy tale come to life. The combination of eggplant, capsicum, onions and garlic create a flavorful stew that will make your taste buds dance. The feta cheese provides a touch of decadence, while the oregano adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Enjoy this flavorful and healthy dinner with a side salad, garlic bread or steamed vegetables and you’ll feel like you’re in a storybook world!
