Eggplant with Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes and Mint

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Slice eggplants in half lengthwise, removing tough stem ends.
  3. Spray cut sides with nonstick cooking spray, and place sprayed side down on baking sheet.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until skin and insides are very tender.
  5. Remove from oven, and set aside.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Saute onions until soft and caramelized, about 12 minutes.
  8. Add Anisette, increase heat to medium-high heat and cook about 30 seconds.
  9. Remove from heat, and increase oven temperature to broil.
  10. Using tongs or spatula, remove onions from skillet, and set aside.
  11. Arrange eggplants in skillet face up, and cover eggplants evenly with onions.
  12. Arrange tomatoes and any juice, mint, oregano and pine nuts over onions, in that order.
  13. Drizzle remaining olive oil over top.
  14. Place skillet under broiler 3 to 4 minutes, or until mint and onions brown slightly.
  15. Remove from oven, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  16. Serve.

eggplants, extra virgin olive oil, vidalia, anisette, tomatoes, mint, fresh oregano, nuts, salt

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/eggplant-with-caramelized-onions-tomatoes-and-mint/ (may not work)

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