Eggplant with tuna, a Greek island salad

Eggplant is a favorite in Greek cooking. It is used in many ways, but this recipe is popular to the islands’ cuisine. While the different varieties range slightly, eggplant has a unique taste and texture, pleasantly bitter, full of vitamins.

Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.
Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (Amount per serving)

Protein 14.3 g
Carbohydrates 14.5 g
Dietary Fiber 3.59 g
Fat- total 7.7 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Mono Fat 15.8 g
Poly Fat 1.7 g
Cholesterol 7.2 mg

INGREDIENTS

2 cans tuna in olive oil, drained (80 g each)
2 eggplants, cut in small pieces
1 tomato, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 stalk parsley, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons capers
1 cup whole wheat or white bread cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
salt
pepper

PREPARATION

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and sauté about 10 minutes. Then put them in a bowl. Lower heat to medium-low and add celery, onion, salt and pepper to the skillet.

Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato and cook for a further10 minutes. Add the cooked eggplant to skillet. Add vinegar and capers and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Mix tuna, bread cubes and parsley. Serve slightly warm.


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