Classic Middle Eastern Eggplant Casserole With a Vegan Twist

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Ingredients:

2-3 large eggplants
3-4 medium potatoes
5 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1 ½ tsp salt, divided
1 large white onion
1 red pepper
5 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (skip this if you don’t have it)
2 ½ cups hot water
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ large tomatoes

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Instructions

1. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F.

2. Wash the eggplant and peel it in a zebra pattern down the length, peeling every other stripe. Then cut it into ½ inch circular slices.

3. Peel and wash potatoes and cut them into ¼ inch circular slices.

4. Put 3 Tbsp of the vegetable oil on the potatoes and eggplant, sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt, then place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, peel the onions and wash the pepper, then cut them both into thin slices. Heat a skillet with remaining vegetable oil, add the onions and peppers and sprinkle with remaining salt, then cook them on medium heat until softened.

6. Mix together tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, water, salt and pepper. Slice the tomatoes into ¼ inch thick slices.

7. Assemble the casserole by layering the eggplant, potato, onions and peppers, tomatoes and then pour the tomato sauce on top.

8. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and broil for 15 minutes. Serve with rice and a side of yogurt.


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From https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-middle-eastern-eggplant-casserole/

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