Eggplant and Green Pepper Kugel

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant, large
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, sweet, chopped
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 matzoh cracker, crumbled
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp margarine

Procedures

1. Peel eggplant; dice into 2" cubes.
2. Simmer with salt in water to cover in medium-size saucepan 20 minutes to tender.
3. Drain.
4. Mash in large bowl.
5. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium-size skillet over medium heat.
6. Add onion, pepper and pine nuts; cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
7. Add to eggplant in bowl.
8. Stir in basil, eggs, matzoh, salt and pepper.
9. Scrape into greased small casserole.
10. Dot with margarine.
11. Bake in preheated moderate (350°F) oven for 35 minutes to heat through.