Gluten-Free Canadian-Style Pan-Seared Aubergine
A flavorful and gluten-free dish featuring pan-seared aubergine, a staple of Canadian cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds 1 medium aubergine
- ●olive or avocado oil 2 tbsp flavorful oil
- ●to taste 1 tsp salt
- ●to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●to taste 1/4 tsp paprika
- ●minced 2 cloves garlic
- ●sliced 1 small onion
- ●sliced 1 baby bell pepper
- ●drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ●for serving 4 slices gluten-free bread
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced aubergine and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 3
Remove the aubergine from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet.
- 5
Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the sliced baby bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Return the aubergine to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 9
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the aubergine is coated with the tomato mixture.
- 10
Serve the aubergine hot, topped with gluten-free bread slices.
- 11
Optional: top with additional flavorful oil and fresh herbs, if desired.