Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew

Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
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Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
Print Recipe
Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 People 30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: People
Instructions
  1. Cut Eggplant Into 1/2 Inch Dice, Sprinkle With Salt, Place in a Colander, Put a Weight on Top and Leave for 30 Minutes.
  2. Rinse Eggplant and Gently Squeeze Out as Much Liquid as you Can.
  3. Preheat the oven To 400˚ F.
  4. Saute the Onion in Half the Oil in a Large Saucepan for 10 Minutes. Remove With a Slotted Spoon and Saute the Eggplant Pieces in the Remaining Oil until Crisp and Lightly Browned. Drain on Paper Towels.
  5. Put the Eggplant and Onion Into An Ovenproof Dish, Then add the Garlic, Tomatoes, Chick Peas and Pepper. Mix Well.
  6. Cover and bake for 40-60 Min.
  7. Garnish With Fresh Mint Leaves.
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Armenian Eggplant Dip

Armenian Eggplant Dip
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Armenian Eggplant Dip is great served with crackers, bagel chips, or strips of crisped pita.
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Armenian Eggplant Dip
Print Recipe
Armenian Eggplant Dip is great served with crackers, bagel chips, or strips of crisped pita.
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
  2. Prick eggplant with a fork in 10-12 places and rub with olive oil. Bake uncovered for about an hour, or until the pulp feels quite soft.
  3. Scoop out the pulp and place in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice and cook over medium heat until the water has evaporated - about 5 minutes.
  4. Saute the onion in butter. Blend enough of the flour into make a thick roux, then add milk slowly to form a thick sauce. Beat lightly into the eggplant.
  5. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and a few drops of warm milk if dip is too thick.
  7. Store overnight in the refrigerator but bring to room temperature before serving with crackers, bagel chips, or strips of crisped pita.
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