Eggplant, Tomato and Fennel
2019-03-20- Course: Side Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 30m
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Ingredients
- 4 small Japanese eggplants (about 3 1/2 inches long), each pricked 4 times with a fork
- 4 large plum tomatoes (about 2/3 pound), each pricked 4 times with a fork
- 1/2 bulb fennel, cored and quartered lengthwise
- 4 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Arrange eggplants spoke-fashion, stems toward the center, around the inside rim of a 2-quart souffle dish. Place tomatoes in center. Scatter fennel on top of eggplant. Tuck garlic, basil, and thyme between vegetables. Pour oil, water, salt, and pepper over all. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook in microwave oven at 100 percent for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from oven. Uncover and let stand for 3 minutes before serving.