Stifatho with Eggplant and Kalamata Olives

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      55 min

Appears in
Vibrant Vegetables: 100+ Delicious Recipes Using 20+ Common Veggies

By Janneke Philippi

Published 2024

  • About

Eggplant can be found in practically every cuisine, including your favorite. It’s one of only a few vegetables that are rarely eaten raw, but they’re great in stews. This easy Greek stew is a real winner. Serve it with rice or french fries, a salad, and the roasted feta.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size eggplants
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4

Method

CUT the eggplants into chunks 1-1 ½ inch (3–4 cm) wide. Finely chop the onions and mince the garlic.

HEAT 3 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan. Fry the eggplant until browned on all sides, then remove from the pan.

ADD the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sautéthe onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the cinnamon and the