Name: Eggplant with Bell Pepper, Feta, and Green Olives
Yield: Makes 12
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1 2 1/2- to 3-inch-diameter eggplant, cut into six 3/4-inch-thick rounds, then halved to form 12 semicircles; 1 long slender red bell pepper, cut into six 1/4-inch-thick rings, then halved to form 12 curved strips; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces); 12 small inner leaves of butter lettuce; 10 large imported green Greek olives, pitted, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano

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Eggplant with Bell Pepper, Feta, and Green OlivesGary Moss

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 2 1/2- to 3-inch-diameter eggplant, cut into six 3/4-inch-thick rounds, then halved to form 12 semicircles

1 long slender red bell pepper, cut into six 1/4-inch-thick rings, then halved to form 12 curved strips

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

12 small inner leaves of butter lettuce

10 large imported green Greek olives, pitted, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano

Preparation

Step 1
Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to coat bottom; heat over medium heat. Add eggplant to skillet, arranging in single layer. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper. Sauté until cooked through, but not browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant to sheet of foil; reserve skillet.
Step 2
Arrange 1 bell pepper strip atop rounded edge of each eggplant piece, trimming to fit, if necessary. Sprinkle cheese atop eggplant. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Step 3
Arrange lettuce leaves on platter. Reheat oil in skillet over medium heat. Place eggplant, cheese side up, into skillet. Cover and cook until cheese softens and begins to melt, about 4 minutes. Place 1 eggplant piece atop each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle each with olives and oregano.

TagsEggplant Vegetable Bell Pepper Feta Cheese Dairy Lettuce Leafy Greens Olive Starter Dinner Vegetarian Nut Free Gluten Free Easy Quick Bon Appétit

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