Eggplant, Mushroom, Tomato Casserole

Casserole features eggplant, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes. Seasoned with parsley, fresh ground black pepper, and thyme. Casserole is topped with Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients -
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 large Onion, diced
1 clove Garlic, pressed
1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
1/4 pound Fresh Mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 large Tomatoes, peeled and seeded, diced
1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
2 medium Eggplants, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon Seasoned salt
1 tablespoon All-Purpose flour
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium low heat. Add onions and sauté 3 minutes.

3. Add garlic and green bell pepper. Sauté additional 3 minutes.

4. Add sliced mushrooms. Sauté additional 2 minutes.

5. Add diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, pepper, and thyme. Simmer 2 additional minutes.

6. In large non-stick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

7. Add diced eggplant and seasoning salt.

8. Sauté until lightly browned. Stir often.

9. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in flour carefully with rubber spatula.

10. Return skillet to heat. Add tomato mixture. Simmer 2 minutes.

11. Spoon mixture into greased casserole dish (8-inch x 8-inch).

12. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.

13. Bake 35 minutes.

 


Cooking Tip
Small Purple Eggplants
Small purple eggplants are readily available in supermarkets and farmers markets. They are best in sizes up to 3-4 inches.

Cooking Tip
Peeling Eggplants
The best method for peeling an eggplant is to use a vegetable peeler. To be most effective your peeler should be very sharp.