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Eggplant with Red Pepper Sauce

$10.03for 4140 minServes 4

Roasted eggplant is covered with a tangy sauce made from sweet peppers, hot pepper, garlic, vinegar, and oil.

Eggplant with Red Pepper Sauce

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Eggplant, 2.5 lb$1.99/lb typical2.5 lb$4.97Typical price
Bell peppers, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical1.15 lb$2.80Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical1$0.60Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.41Typical price
Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical1 oz$0.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown$10.03

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarOlive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

  • 140 minstart to table
  • Involveddifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$2.51 per serving$10.03 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 large or 4 small eggplants at room temperature
  • 3 red bell peppers
  • 1 jalapeno or any hot pepper
  • 5 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil+ more for frying (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F and halve the eggplants lengthwise.
  2. Roast the red peppers and jalapeno on a baking sheet for 35 minutes, turning once.
  3. Cool the roasted peppers for 15 minutes, then peel and remove their seeds.
  4. Brush the eggplant and garlic with olive oil, place them cut-side down, and roast for 40 minutes.
  5. Blend the peppers, jalapeno, garlic, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and remaining olive oil until smooth.
  6. Simmer the sauce in a medium skillet for 20 minutes.
  7. Spoon the sauce over the eggplant, bake for 10 minutes, and rest for 10 minutes.

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