braised eggplant and rapini
boston globe, feb 98

1


ea


large eggplant


cut in 1/2" cubes, sprinkle w/ salt,
drain in colander for an hour, rinse,
and dry, reserve
1


ea


bunch rapini


cut off coarse stem ends, blanch 2 min
in boiling water, cut into 1" lengths,
reserve
2
1


T
ea


olive oil
onion, medium, chopped


heat oil in frying pan and saute onion
several minutes over low heat, add
eggplant, increase heat, cook until
lightly browned and softened a bit
12


oz


jar roasted red peppers


cut into strips, add to eggplant,
cook a few min,
transfer in baking dish
1
3


T
clv


olive oil
garlic


heat oil in frying pan and saute garlic
several min over low heat, add rapini,
toss well with oil and garlic, and add
to baking dish, and mix
10
ea
black olives
sprinkle over top
3
T
pignoli
sprinkle over top
  • bakefor 10 min at 350 deg F or until pignoli are golden