Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) diced halumi cheese
  • 6 cups (1-inch) cubed eggplant (about 1 pound)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups vertically sliced onion
  • 2 cups uncooked coarse-ground bulgur
  • 3 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Soak cheese in a bowl of water for 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Place eggplant in a colander; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss well. Drain 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, bulgur, boiling water, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant; saute 10 minutes or until browned. Combine cheese, bulgur mixture, eggplant, and 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven. Toss well to coat; place over medium heat 5 minutes or until cheese is soft. Serve hot.