Eggplants with Mushrooms in the Pan

Eggplants with mushrooms is a simple and flavorful dish, perfect for those who love Mediterranean cuisine.

This recipe enhances the authentic taste of eggplants, highlighting it with fresh aromas and a cooking method that makes them irresistibly tender. Ideal as a tasty side dish or rustic appetizer, these sautéed eggplants pair with a variety of dishes, from meat to fish, to vegetarian dishes.
The preparation is quick and intuitive: just cut the eggplants into cubes and cook them in a pan with oil. Add cherry tomatoes and, if you like, a pinch of chili pepper, which gives the dish even more character.

The result? A side dish with an intense and aromatic taste, perfect for enriching any menu.
If you are looking for an easy and tasty dish to prepare in a short time, eggplants with mushrooms in the pan are the right choice!

Thanks to their versatility, they lend themselves to a thousand interpretations, always resulting in a flavorful and genuine dish. Try them for a quick dinner or to accompany a main course: their taste will win everyone over!
Want to know how to make them? Keep reading for the detailed preparation! 🍆

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 Minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons, Summer

Ingredients

  • 2 long eggplants
  • 300 g cherry tomatoes
  • oil, salt to taste
  • basil
  • 1 garlic clove

Tools

  • non-stick pan
  • stainless steel pots

Steps

  • Here is the procedure:

  • Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes in half

  • Bring a pan to heat with a splash of oil and sauté a garlic clove

  • Add the cherry tomatoes and let them absorb the flavors

  • While the cherry tomatoes are cooking, cut the eggplants into cubes

  • Heat abundant oil in a large pan and add the eggplants

  • Fry them until fully golden.

  • Once cooked, drain them well on absorbent paper to remove excess oil

  • Add salt and basil to the tomato sauce

  • Add the fried eggplants and let them absorb the flavors well for a few minutes.

  • Enjoy your meal!😊

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