This is a family recipe that came from one of our farm hand’s, Mel, grandmother and is a nice quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Eggplant Casserole

Ingredients:

·         1/3 cup of vegetable oil

·         1 medium eggplant cut into 1” pieces

·         3/4 cup of chopped onion

·         1 Teaspoon minced Garlic

·         1 stalk of celery chopped into 1” pieces

·         1 20 oz can chickpeas drained

·         1 can tomatoes

·         1 teaspoon oregano

·         Toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1.      Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat

2.      Add eggplant, onion, garlic

3.      Cook, stirring often, until eggplant is brown and slightly soft about 5 mins

4.      Stir in remaining ingredients except sesame seeds

5.      Cover and cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally until eggplant is tender

6.      Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds