Eggplant and green pepper kugel

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Eggplant,large
½teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsOlive oil
1Onion,chopped
1Green pepper,sweet,chopped
2tablespoonsPine nuts
2tablespoonsBasil,fresh,chopped
2Eggs,slightly beaten
1Matzoh cracker,crumbled
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonMargarine

Directions

1. Peel eggplant; dice into 2" cubes. Simmer with salt in water to cover in medium-size saucepan 20 minutes to tender. Drain. Mash in large bowl.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and pine nuts; cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add to eggplant in bowl. Stir in basil, eggs, matzoh, salt and pepper.

Scrape into greased small casserole. Dot with margarine. 3. Bake in preheated moderate (350'F) oven for 35 minutes to heat through.