Ingredients

  • 4 sm Japanese aubergines, (about 3 1/2 inches long), each pricked 4 times with a fork
  • 4 lrg Plum tomatoes, (about 2/3 lb.), each pricked 4 times with a fork
  • 1/2 x Bulb fennel, cored and quartered lengthwise
  • 4 lrg Clov garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 2 sprg fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh thyme
  • 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Freshly grnd black pepper

Method

  • Arrange aubergines spoke-fashion, stems toward the center, around the inside rim of a 2-qt souffle dish.
  • Place tomatoes in center.
  • Scatter fennel on top of aubergine.
  • Tuck garlic, basil, and thyme between vegetables.
  • Pour oil, water, salt, and pepper over all.
  • Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
  • Cook at 100 percent for 15 min.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Uncover and let stand for 3 min before serving.