Try this eggplant side dish that pairs well with any protein!
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 5 medium Chinese eggplant, cut in bite size pieces
- Container of Peeled Red Pearl onions, cut in half (mild, sweet, small onions)
- 7 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 package Maitake (Hen of the Woods) mushrooms (I got them at Foodtown), cut up
- Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
Directions
Sauté garlic in oil
Add eggplant and onions, basil, salt, pepper and red pepper
Sauté covered at medium high to high heat until eggplant is soft, 7-10 minutes
Add mushrooms and cook uncovered another 3-5 minutes
Garnish with additional chopped basil
I served this with grilled salmon.
