Catalan Aubergines/Eggplants
from:Barbry

Similar to ratatouille, but different. :-) The paprika makes it different; using smoked paprika makes it extra-special!

SERVES 4 -6

• 2 medium eggplants or aubergines
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• salt and pepper
• chopped fresh parsley

Prepare the eggplants/aubergines by peeling them and cutting into cubes (about 1-inch).

Heat the oil in a frying pan add the cubes and sauté for a few minutes

Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic and paprika to the eggplant/aubergine in the frying pan and fry over a low heat for a further 5 mins

Add the chopped tomatoes; season with salt and pepper

Cover the frying pan and cook for a further 15 minutes (checking that the eggplant/aubergine is well cooked and tender).

Place in a serving dish and garnish with a chopped fresh parsley.