Spiced Peppers and Eggplant
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- Served Person: Makes 4 servings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
- pinch of saffron threads (optional)
- 4 sweet peppers, any color (about 1 pound), cut into 2" strips
- 2 baby eggplants (about 1/2 pound), quartered lengthwise, or 1/2 large eggplant, cut into 2x1" pieces
Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, and saffron, if using; cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened, about 4 minutes. Add sweet peppers and eggplants; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Just before serving, add basil and toss to combine. DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be cooked 4 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before adding basil and serving. Per serving: 180 calories, 15 g fat, 5 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, and saffron, if using; cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened, about 4 minutes. Add sweet peppers and eggplants; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Just before serving, add basil and toss to combine. DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be cooked 4 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before adding basil and serving. Per serving: 180 calories, 15 g fat, 5 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
