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* Exported from MasterCook *
Eggplant Matzo Mina
Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations by Nava Atlas
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Passover Side Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 medium Eggplants
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
2 garlic cloves -- minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes -- drained and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper
4 dashes hot sauce
6 matzo
1 pound mozzarella style soy cheese -- shredded
Pre-heat broiler.
Cut eggplants into 1/2 inch slices and peel. Brush lightly with oil and broil on each side till tender.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
Heat the oil in a deep pot.
Add onions and garlic and saute' until golden. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, parsley and seasonings.
Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat, covered for 15 minutes.
Break each matzo into 3 strips.
Fill a shallow casserole dish with lightly salted water.
Place matzo strips into water for 2 or 3 minutes, till pliable but not mushy.
Remove carefully to a plate.
Lightly oil a large shallow casserole dish and layer as follows: A thin layer of sauce, a layer of eggplant, a layer of matzo, a layer of cheese.
Repeat.
Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until cheese shows some brown spots.