Basque style eggplant casserole(christopher ranch)

 
            Basque Style Eggplant Casserole (Christopher Ranch)
 
 Recipe By     : www.christophergarlic.com/
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :
 Categories    : Brandnames                       Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6      tablespoons   oil
    1                    onion -- cut into strips
    2                    green pepppers -- cut into strips
    5      large         mushrooms -- sliced
    1                    celery stalk -- sliced diagonally
    6                    tomatoes -- peeled and diced
    5                    garlic cloves -- minced
                         salt -- to taste
    1      tablespoon    fines herbs
    1      large         eggplant
    2                    eggs -- beaten with
    1      tablespoon    water -- and
        1  pinch         salt
      1/2  cup           freshly grated parmesan cheese
    1      cup           grated swiss cheese
 
 Heat 3 tbls. oil in a large skillet and add onion, green pepper, mushrooms,
 celery and garlic. Saute until tender. Add tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add
 salt and fines herbs. Turn heat to low and simmer sauce for 30 minutes.
 Peel eggplant and slice into large slices. Dip in egg mixture and fry
 eggplant in a skillet with remaining oil until tender. Arrange eggplant
 slices in a large baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Pour tomato
 sauce over the top and spirinkle with Swiss cheese. Heat in 350F. oven
 until cheese is melted. Serves 4.
 
 kitpath@earthlink.com 8/31/98
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