Name: Greek-Style Braised Eggplant Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Serves up to 6 people
Ingredients: 1.5 lb eggplant, cut into cubes; Salt; Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, stem and innards removed, diced; 1 carrot, chopped; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 dry bay leaves; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika OR smoked paprika; 1 tsp organic ground coriander; 1 tsp dry oregano; 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp organic ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 28-oz can chopped tomato; 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, reserve the canning liquid; Fresh herbs such as parsley and mint for garnish