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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Eggplant Pie

OK, I will be honest.  I’m not a big fan of eggplant.  But this was really good and different.  This is a great recipe for vegetarians.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Eggplant, Herbs

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Ingredients

1
eggplant, diced
1
(9-inch) pre-baked deep-dish piecrust
1
cup mozzarella
1
cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2
jar tomato sauce (any kind you prefer)
1/4
cup fresh Italian parsley
1/4
cup chopped green onion
1/2
tsp. oregano
1/2
tsp. fresh thyme OR ¼ tsp. ground thyme
2
TBSP olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Dice your eggplant and sauté it over med.-high heat with salt, pepper and olive oil until golden brown.

Layer in your pie crust the eggplant, onion, and herbs.

Add salt and pepper if desired.

Top with your favorite tomato sauce.

Mix together your cheeses and sprinkle on top.

 

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.