Stewed Eggplant (Aubergine) and Tomatoes

Submitted by Terri in PA

"This came from an internet site. Always looking for new recipes for garden tomatoes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Place eggplant in a bowl and sprinkle with salt to draw out excess moisture for about 30 minutes.
2. Rinse in a colander with cold water and pat dry.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan and saute onion until tender.
4. Add eggplant, tomatoes, oregano, thyme and salt and pepper.
5. Cover and simmer over low heat stirring frequently for 45-60 minutes.