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                        COLD EGGPLANT PROVENCALE

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3       lg           Eggplants, sliced to rounds
  1       c            Chopped parsley
  2       ea           Large onions, sliced thinly
  6       lg           Tomatoes, sliced
  2       lg           Garlic cloves, minced
  2       ea           Celery hearts, chopped
  2       ts           Currants
  1       t            Basil
  1       t            Peppercorns, crushed
  1       t            Capers, chopped
                       Black pepper
  1       c            Olive oil
                       Lemon wedges

 Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt.  Place in a large
 colander, cover with weight & let stand about 45
 minutes.  Rinse thoroughly & pat dry.

 Arrange half of the eggplant in a baking dish.
 Sprinkle with half the parsley.  Arrange the onions,
 tomatoes, garlic, celery, currants, basil, capers,
 peppercorns on top.  Season to taste with salt &
 pepper.  Sprinkle with remaining parsley.  Top with
 rest of eggplant.  Pour olive oil evenly over the top.
 Cover with foil tightly.

 Bake at 275F for 4 hours.  Remove oil & bake for
 another 1 hour.

 Let cool & then chill.  Let stand at room temperature
 for 2 to 3 hours before serving.  Garnish with lemon
 wedges.

 Joel Rapp, "Mother Earth's Vegetarian Feasts"



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