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                             CHICK PEA STEW

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Soups/Stews

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           Eggplant
  2       lg           Onions Chopped
    1/4   c            Olive Oil
  2                    Garlic Cloves Crushed
  1       cn           (15 Oz) Tomatoes
    1/2   c            Dried Chick Peas OR
  1       cn           (15 Oz) chick peas Drained
                       Black Pepper

   1.  Cut Eggplant Into 1/2 Inch Dice, Sprinkle With
 Salt, Place in a Colander, Put a Weight on Top and
 Leave for 30 Minutes.
   2.  Rinse Eggplant and Gently Squeeze Out as Much
 Liquid as You Can.
   3.  Preheat the oven To 400 F.
   4.  Saute the Onion in Half the Oil in a Large
 Saucepan for 10 Minutes. Remove With a Slotted Spoon
 and Saute the Eggplant Pieces in the Remaining Oil
 until Crisp and Lightly Browned.  Drain on Paper
 Towels.
   5.  Put the Eggplant and Onion Into An Ovenproof
 Dish, Then add the Garlic, Tomatoes, Chick Peas and
 Pepper.  Mix Well.  Cover and bake for 40-60 Min.
 Garnish With Fresh Mint Leaves.



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