Eggplant Provençale

Description

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Ingredients

• 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
• 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
• 2 Tbs. drained capers
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Bread Crumb Topping
• 1/3 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 Tbs. soy margarine or butter, melted
• 2 small Eggplants (about 1 lb. each), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (8 cups)
• 1 cup chopped Onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Procedures

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add Onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add Eggplant, bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add parsley, , capers, herbs, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into an 11- by 7-inch baking dish. (If making ahead, allow casserole to cool completely, cover tightly and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.)

Topping: In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle casserole evenly with topping mixture. Bake, uncovered, until mixture is bubbly and top browned, about 30 minutes.