Aubergines a la toulousaine (eggplant a la to

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumEggplant
¼cupSalad oil
3largesTomatoes, peeled
2cupsFresh bread cubes
2tablespoonsSnipped parsley
1cloveGalic, minced
1tablespoonSalad oil
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cut eggplant into ½-inch thick slices: pared. Place slices on paper towels; sprinkle each generously with salt. let stand for 30 minutes; then blot dry with paper towels. Start heating oven to 400 deg. F.

Saute eggplant in ¼ cup salad oil until golden. Add more oils as needed. Cut tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices; saute in same skillet. In a 10x6x2 inch baking dish, arrange eggplant and tomatoes in alternate layers, (4 in all), sprinkling each layer with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Combine bread cubes with parsley, garlic, 1 tablespoon salad oil and cheese. Toss well.

Sprinkle over top layer. Bake 20 minutes or until bread cubes are golden and eggplant is tender.

SOURCE: Good Houskeeping's Around The World Cookbook. Consolidated Book Publishers Chicago 1, Illinois 1958