Recipe Name Sauteed Eggplant with Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil Submitted by Guest Recipe Description A flavorful stew that can be served with pasta, polenta or any meat of your choosing Quantity 1 Quantity Unit pan Prep Time (minutes) 60 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 80

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant cubed 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons salt 1 can (14 oz), ready-to-serve Tomatoes, canned, organic - drained 0.5 cups tomato sauce 0.5 cups olive oil 6 tablespoons basil Steps Sequence Step 1 combine 4 cups water with 2 Tablespoons of salt; add eggplant and let sit for 30 minutes 2 drain water from eggplant 3 heat olive oil in large pan over medium high and add eggplant 4 quickly mix to distribute oil and eggplant. cook, stirring frequently until eggplant begins to color 5 lower heat to medium-low and cook eggplant until tender; approx. 10 minutes. stir frequently. 6 add garlic and mix in 7 add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. stir. allow to simmer until thick 8 off heat, add basil and serve.