Eggplant and Red Pepper Sauté Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:Other
Cook Time:18 Minutes
Phase:Phase 1
Difficulty:Difficult
INGREDIENTS
- 0 1/4cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb)Eggplant
- 1smallOnions
- 1medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia)Sweet Red Peppers
- 1tspGarlic
- 1cupDiced Tomatoes
- 1tbspFresh Lemon Juice
- 1teaspoonSucralose Based Sweetener (Sugar Substitute)
DIRECTIONS
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut eggplant into cubes. slice onion and red pepper and set them aside.
- Cook eggplant cubes 5 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add remaining oil to skillet. Cook white onion and red pepper 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more. Mix in tomatoes, lemon juice, and sugar substitute.
- Return eggplant to skillet; cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, and sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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