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                          EGGPLANT MATZO MINA

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Jewish
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       md           Eggplants
  2       tb           Olive oil
  1       md           Onion, finely chopped
  2       ea           Garlic cloves, minced
 15       oz           Can tomato sauce
 14       oz           Can tomatoes, drained &
                       -- chopped
  3       tb           Chopped fresh parsley
    1/2   ts           Oregano, basil & paprika
                       Salt & pepper
  6       ea           Matzos
  1       lb           Mozzarella style soy cheese
                       -- shredded

 Pre-heat broiler.  Cut eggplants into 1/2 inch slices
 & peel.  Brush lightly with oil & broil on each side
 till tender. Heat the oil in a deep pot.  Add onion &
 garlic & saute till golden.  Add tomato sauce,
 tomatoes, parsley & seasonings.  Bring to a simmer &
 cook over low heat, covered, for 15 minutes.
 Break each matzo into 3 strips.  Fill a shallow
 casserole dish with lightly salted water.  Place matzo
 strips into water for 2 t 3 minutes, till pliable but
 not mushy.  Remove carefully to a plate.  Preheat oven
 to 350F.
 Lightly oil a large, shallow casserole dish & layer as
 follows: a thin layer of sauce, a layer of eggplant, a
 lyer of matzo, a layer of cheese. Repeat.  Bake for 35
 to 40 minutes, till cheese shows some brown spots.



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