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Brigit's Okra 'n Eggplant Jambalaya |
| Ingredients (Serves 4) |
| 2 cups |
Okra, cut into 1/2 inch sections |
| 10 |
Mini eggplants cut into quarters or, should you prefer a creamier stew, 1 large eggplant |
| 1/2 |
Medium red onion chopped |
| 3 |
Shallots, chopped (optional) |
| 1 can (14.5 oz. or 411 gr.) |
Organic ready cut tomatoes |
| 3 |
Garlic cloves |
| 3 |
Bay leaves |
| 2 Tbs. |
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) |
| 1 Tsp. |
Oregano, either fresh, if available, or dried and crushed. |
| 2 Tsp. |
Spike Original Magic, or sea salt to taste |
| 1 |
Medium red bell pepper |
| Preparation |
| • |
Saute onion and garlic in EVOO on medium heat for about 5 minutes. |
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Add okra, eggplants, and red pepper. Saute for 8 minutes, stirring regularly. |
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Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and spices to taste and simmer for 10-15 minutes. |
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Turn off burner and allow to settle for 5 minutes. |
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| Comments |
| • |
Serve as side dish with grilled, fried, roast meat and seafood, or with grilled cheese. |
| • |
Also good with corn sliced from the cob. |
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Serve as main course over Bulgur with Raisins. |
| Wine and Beverage Pairing |
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Chianti DOCG Guarninente, Monica di Sardegna DOC, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC, Super TuscanToscana IGT Maclura, Penisola Sorrentina Rosso V.Q.P.R.D. |
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