Berenjena Guisada [Recipe + Video] Stewed Eggplants

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Berenjena Guisada [Recipe + Video] Stewed Eggplants

See just how to make Berenjena guisada, our tasty roasted and stewed eggplant dish that can make even the most humble weekday meals special.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 eggplant medium (about 6 ounces [170 grams] each)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil (see notes above the recipe)
  • 1 large red onion minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 4 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground), or to taste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
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Instructions

1. Roasting

  1. Put the eggplants directly on the fire on your stove. When the side on the fire has blackened turn, and repeat until the whole eggplant has turned black.Right after removing from the heat, please in a bowl and cover with a lid. Let them rest until they have all cooled to room temperature.

2. Peeling

  1. Once cooled, remove and discard the peel. Cut the ends with a knife.

3. Mashing

  1. Using two forks, shred, and mash the eggplant. The final consistency is a matter of taste, so mash as much or as little as you like. Set aside.

4. Cooking

  1. Heat oil over low heat in a skillet or pan. Cook and stir the onions until they turn translucent. Add the bell pepper and garlic.Cook and stir for a minute. Add the eggplants, stir, and season with salt and black pepper.

5. Simmer

  1. Mix in the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 7 minutes.Taste and add salt to taste if you find it necessary.

6. Serving

  1. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.See serving suggestions above the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 1030mg (43%) Potassium 1353mg (39%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 1388IU (28%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 1030mg 43%
Potassium 1353mg 29%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 1388IU 28%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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