Eggplant with Tomato and Basil

Name: Eggplant with Tomato and Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italia
Ingredients: 1 Kg eggplants; 300 g datterini tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes); 1 clove garlic; 500 g peanut oil; to taste extra virgin olive oil; to taste salt; to taste basil

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Category: Side dishes

Eggplant with tomato and basil is a typical summer side dish from Neapolitan cuisine. They are fried and then sautéed in a sauce of tomatoes and basil, ideal to pair with meat dishes, cold cuts, and dairy products. They are delicious with mozzarella and can also be used to dress a pasta dish.

Difficulty: Medium

Cooking time: 20 minCooking: 20 min

Preparation time: 5 minPreparation: 5 min

Country: Italia

millegrammi@millegrammi

Ingredients

No. Servings

Eggplants1Kg
Datterini tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)300g
Garlic1clove
Peanut oil500g
Extra virgin olive oilto taste
Saltto taste
Basilto taste

Purchasable products

Preparation Ingredients Suggestions General Information Analysis Macronutrients

Preparation

STEP 1 OF 5
Wash and dry the eggplants. Remove the stem and tip and cut them into cubes. Transfer them to a colander, add a little salt, mix, and let them rest for 15-20 minutes to release their water.
STEP 2 OF 5
Heat the peanut oil and fry the eggplants until golden, then drain them on a sheet of absorbent paper.
STEP 3 OF 5
In a non-stick pan, sauté the garlic in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the tomatoes cut in half and cook for 10 minutes.
STEP 4 OF 5
Add the eggplants and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
STEP 5 OF 5
Add some fresh basil torn by hand. The eggplant with tomato and basil is ready.

Suggestions

Frying pan
Pan

General Information

Storage notes

In the refrigerator for 2 days

More information

If there are leftovers, the eggplant with tomato and basil can be used to dress a pasta dish and add some provola cheese to make it stringy. They can also be stuffed in a sandwich for a packed lunch.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

Attention

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Lifestyles

Vegetarian - Suitable

Vegan - Suitable

Gluten-free - Suitable

Lactose-free - Suitable

Fish-free - Suitable

Nickel-free - Not suitable

Intolerances and allergies

Crustaceans - Suitable

Eggs - Suitable

Fish - Suitable

Peanuts - Not suitable

Soy - Suitable

Milk - Suitable

Nuts - Not suitable

Celery - Suitable

Mustard - Suitable

Sesame - Suitable

Sulphites - Suitable

Lupins - Suitable

Molluscs - Suitable

Legumes - Suitable

Solanaceae - Not suitable

Flavorings - Suitable

Coffee - Suitable

Monocotyledon - Suitable

Tomato - Not suitable

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Attention

The data represented here are the result of an analysis carried out using Tuduu's proprietary algorithms, based on the database provided by IEO. As such, they may contain errors and/or inaccuracies, so users are always requested to verify their correctness. If anomalies are detected, please contact us at info@tuduu.it

Energy (kcal)	263.96
Carbohydrates (g)	2.03
of which Sugars (g)	2.03
Fat (g)	27.79
of which Saturates (g)	3.97
Protein (g)	0.78
Fiber (g)	1.59
Sale (g)	0.02

Proteins
0.78g·2%
Carbohydrates
2.03g·6%
Fats
27.79g·86%
Fibers
1.59g·5%