Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant (diced, skin on)
  • 1 med onion, diced
  • 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms (drained)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 3 T pignoli nuts (opt)
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 c olives, stuffed, sliced (3 oz jar drained)

Method

  • Simmer first six ingredients in covered skillet 15 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients, then add to first and simmer 25 additional
  • minutes or until mushy.
  • Serve with crackers (sesame, wheat, etc). Freezes beautifully.