SPICY RED PEPPER & EGGPLANT CONFIT

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This Mediterranean dish can be served with bread or crackers as an appetizer, and it's also great as a sandwich filling.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs red bell peppers, tender-roasted (use Tender Roasted Bell Peppers to roast the peppers)
1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut roasted peppers into 1-inch pieces.
  • Toss together all ingredients in a large roasting pan, then spread evenly.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 1 hour. Cool before serving.
  • Cooks' note:.
  • Confit can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
  • **Cook time does not include letting the roasted peppers steam for 15 minutes, after broiling or allowing the confit to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.6, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 978, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 16.9, Sugar 24.4, Protein 7.7

Arianna Martin
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This dish looks interesting, but I'm not sure if I'll like it.


Alex The protogen
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I'm not sure about the combination of eggplant and red peppers, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Fatihah RFK
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


M Ali husen
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Arshad Shah
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This eggplant confit is a must-try for any eggplant lover.


jabulane Tshepo
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good!


Aaliyah Payne
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This dish is sure to impress your guests.


Hawa Jabbar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Pendu Larka
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This eggplant confit is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion.


gn dgf
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves eggplant.


Ruby Diamond Sheikh
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Fatai Ibrahim
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the eggplant came out perfectly.


Vithushan Vithushan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Wiktor Francikowski
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I love the spicy kick from the red peppers.


Koketso Lee Malungane
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


R Tumuna
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The eggplant was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


zymer rexhepi
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Liban Usman
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This eggplant confit was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.