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Eggplant and Tomato Sauté with a Spicy Kick

Michele Pesula Kuegler
It’s a side. It’s a dip. It’s a spread. It’s delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound eggplant diced
  • 1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add eggplant, sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Place 1 cup tomatoes in blender and purée.
  • Add diced and pureed tomatoes to cooked eggplant mixture.
  • Cook for 5 minutes on medium.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Keyword eggplant dish