Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Method

  • Peel eggplant and cut in 1/2 inch cubes.
  • In heavy skillet, heat oil and butter and saute eggplant until lightly browned. Remove.
  • Saute onion and garlic until soft.
  • Return eggplant and add can of tomatoes, drained.
  • Add parsley, lemon juice and the spices.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese
  • Serve over rice or wide egg noodles.