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White eggplant a funghetto

White eggplant a funghetto

@millegrammi

White eggplant a funghetto is a delicious side dish typical of Neapolitan cuisine. It is prepared by cutting the eggplants into cubes and then cooking them in a pan with garlic, oil, basil and pepper. A simple dish, but full of flavor and perfect to accompany meat dishes, cured meats and dairy products.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 15 min
Preparation: 5 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. of servings
  • Eggplants1 kg
  • Peanut oilto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Garlic clove1 Unit
  • Basilto taste
  • Pepperto taste
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Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 4

    Wash and dry the eggplants. Cut them into cubes and let them rest with a pinch of salt to make them release their water. Rinse them and dry them.

  2. STEP 2 OF 4

    Fry the eggplants in peanut oil.

  3. STEP 3 OF 4

    In a pan, sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil and add the eggplants. Add basil and pepper and toss for one minute.

  4. STEP 4 OF 4

    Transfer the eggplants to a serving dish and add a few basil leaves.

Suggestions

  • Pan

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General information

Storage instructions

Refrigerator

More information

White eggplant a funghetto keeps in the refrigerator for a couple of days. It goes well with meat dishes, cured meats and dairy products. It is also great for filling a sandwich for a packed lunch.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)21.19
Carbohydrates (g)2.88
of which sugars (g)2.88
Fat (g)0.13
of which saturates (g)0.03
Protein (g)1.09
Fibre (g)2.59
Salt (g)0.03
  • Protein
    1.09g · 26%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.88g · 68%
  • Fat
    0.13g · 7%

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