Blanketed Eggplant Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 small japanese eggplants, peeled
16 large fresh mint leaves
4 large garlic cloves, 2 slivered, 2 flattened
2 cups olive oil (for deep frying)
2 lb tomatoes
7 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tbsp drained capers

Directions:

Place eggplants on double thickness of paper towels. Salt generously. Let stand 1 hour. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut 2 deep incisions in each eggplant. Using tip of knife, push 1 mint leaf and 1 garlic sliver into each incision.
Pour 2 cups oil into heavy medium saucepan and heat to 375°F. Add eggplants in batches and fry until deep golden brown, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer eggplants to paper towels and drain.
Blanch tomatoes in pot of boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain. Peel tomatoes. Cut tomatoes in half; squeeze out seeds. Chop tomatoes; set aside.
Heat 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in large pot over high heat. Add 2 flattened garlic cloves; sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Discard garlic. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add reduced to 3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Mix capers and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat. Add eggplants. Simmer 5 minutes, spooning sauce over eggplants occasionally. Spoon sauce onto platter. Top with eggplants. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1506.39 Kcal (6307 kJ)
Calories from fat	1241.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	137.91g	212%
Sodium	121.3mg	5%
Potassium	2700.44mg	57%
Total Carbs	68.2g	23%
Sugars	44.6g	178%
Dietary Fiber	30.79g	123%
Protein	12.04g	24%
Vitamin C	53.2mg	89%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	131.5mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.49 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.48g	212%
Sodium	9.22mg	5%
Potassium	205.23mg	57%
Total Carbs	5.18g	23%
Sugars	3.39g	178%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	123%
Protein	0.91g	24%
Vitamin C	4mg	89%
Calcium	10mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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