One of our most popular eggplant dish, this berenjena guisada - stewed eggplant - combines the smokiness of roasted eggplant and the flavorful combination of vegetables and seasonings typical of our traditional "guisados" in a vegetarian dish that everyone will enjoy.
By - Reviewed: . Original: Mar 7, 2013
Why we ❤️ it
If you love our Berenjena asada recipe (roasted eggplants with eggs), then this Berenjenas guisadas will fit right in your repertoire. With a lovely smoky flavor from the charred eggplants and a colorful and flavorful combination of ingredients
This is perfect as a main dish for vegetarians or as a side dish in a more complex meal.
What's berenjena guisada?
Berenjena guisada is an eggplant dish made by charring eggplants, peeling the charred skin, and then cooking them with tomato sauce, seasonings, and vegetables.
The result is a juicy, aromatic vegan dish with a lovely smoky taste.
Berenjenas asadas (roasted eggplants).
Serving suggestions
My mom's favorite side with Berenjena guisada was Moro de habas, which she frequently made since they grew up wild in our backyard. You can also serve it with Moro de guandules (rice and pigeon peas) or any moro rice (rice and red beans. It also goes great with white rice (Arroz blanco) and Habichuelas guisadas (stewed red beans).
Don't miss out on some Dominican avocado, and add some Ensalada Dominicana de repollo (Dominican cabbage salad). If you have the time to make them, some Tostones (fried green plantains) or Platano al caldero (sweet plantains) go great as extra side dishes.
Top tips
- Oil: You can reduce the amount of oil in the recipe, but olive oil adds a lot of extra flavor, and it's a great healthy choice.
- Roasting options: Roast the eggplants over an open fire, like a BBQ, an open flame on the stove, or broil on a tray, rotating frequently to char evenly.
- Eggplant size: Smaller eggplants are better than large eggplants because they cook faster and more evenly when roasted.
- Olives: Some people add green pitted olives; if you want to add them, do so when you sautee the pimientos.
- Fresh tomatoes: If you want to add fresh tomatoes, also add diced tomato when sauteing the bell pepper.
About this recipe
There's more than one way to make Berenjena guisada: you can char the eggplants or cooked them without charring them beforehand. Both methods yield different flavor profiles and are both enjoyable.
How do you prefer berenjena guisada? Let me know in the comments!
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Berenjena Guisada [Video+Recipe] Stewed Eggplants
Ingredients
- 4 eggplant, medium (about 6 ounces [170 grams] each)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, (see notes above the recipe)
- 1 large red onion, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper , (freshly-cracked, or ground), or to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce,
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
1. Roasting
Put the eggplants directly on the fire on your stove. When the side on the fire has blackened turn, and repeat until the whole eggplant has turned black.Right after removing from the heat, please in a bowl and cover with a lid. Let them rest until they have all cooled to room temperature.
2. Peeling
- Once cooled, remove and discard the peel. Cut the ends with a knife.
3. Mashing
- Using two forks, shred, and mash the eggplant. The final consistency is a matter of taste, so mash as much or as little as you like. Set aside.
4. Cooking
- Heat oil over low heat in a skillet or pan. Cook and stir the onions until they turn translucent. Add the bell pepper and garlic.Cook and stir for a minute. Add the eggplants, stir, and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Simmer
- Mix in the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 7 minutes.Taste and add salt to taste if you find it necessary.
6. Serving
- Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.See serving suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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