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Vegetarian Braised Eggplant with Umami Broth
A flavorful and tender eggplant dish cooked in a rich umami broth, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal.
⏱50 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 medium EggplantCut into 1-inch cubes
- ●4 cups Umami BrothHomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tied bundle Bouquet GarniThyme, bay leaves, and parsley
- ●1 teaspoon SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black PepperTo taste
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Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
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2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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3. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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5. Add the eggplant cubes and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
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6. Add the umami broth, bouquet garni, salt, and black pepper.
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7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
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8. Braise the eggplant for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
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9. Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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10. Serve the eggplant hot, garnished with fresh parsley.