Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, sliced thin
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced in strips
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can black olives
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • 4 4 tablespoons beer or 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

  • Toss eggplant slices with olive oil. Arrange in a pie crust style shape in round cake or casserole pan (heck, it could even be square) about eight inches across. Reserve a few of the thinnest slices.
  • Toss olives, garlic, onion, half the hummus, and half the alcoholic beverage/water.
  • Layer bell pepper strips and reserved eggplant slices over top.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (if you want it), and reserved hummus (diluted to pourable consistency with anything).
  • Lay a sheet of loose aluminum foil across top and bake at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
  • For Vegan omit the cheese.