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Middle Eastern Inspired Eggplant

I shall make this tomorrow:

Middle Eastern Inspired Eggplant
Ingredients:
2 large eggplant, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

1 small onion, small dice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 14 oz can whole plum tomatoes

Olive oil
2 Tbps tomato paste

1 ½ T Garam Masala

1 T Madras curry powder

¼ t ground clove

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp honey

½ cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: 4

Directions: Add olive oil to coat the bottom of a large, hot skillet. Add onion and eggplant, salt and pepper generously. Add garlic and toss frequently until the eggplant has a little color to it. Next add the tomato paste, allowing to heat and toast just a bit from the heat of the pan.  Pour in balsamic vinegar and heat until the liquid reduces by half. Stir in the spices, honey and raisins. Add tomatoes, crushing by hand as adding, reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken broth and allow the dish to simmer until thickened to almost a stew consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning to liking.

Nutrition Information (per serving): 150 calories, 4 gram fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 10 gram fiber, 5 grams protein