Baked Aegean Style Eggplant With Lentils

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A lovely use of different flavors and textures in greens and legumes is featured in this easy dish based on a recipe from “greens” - a magazine by the editors of “vegetarian times.” swiss chard, with mild leaves and crunchy and slightly sweet stems, combines well with eggplant and lentils. you can also use other leafy greens such as spinach (baby or otherwise) or kale!!

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Steps

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Prepare your ingredients: 1) rinse and drain the lentils , 2) halve and thinly slice the onion , 3) wash and slice the eggplant , 4) mince the garlic , 5) chop the parsley and basil , and 6) separate swiss chard leaves from stems and chop them separately.

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Now youre ready to put together the dish.

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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f.

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Get a 3.

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5 to 4 quart dutch oven and generously coat it with cooking spray or misted olive oil.

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Spread the lentils evenly over the bottom of the dutch oven , then top with the sliced onion and eggplant.

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Evenly top that with the minced garlic , parsley , basil , capers , and paprika.

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Season to your preference with salt and tricolor pepper.

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In a small bowl , mix together the lemon juice and vinegars.

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Add a swiss chard stem layer to the pot and sprinkle it with the vinegar mixture.

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Pack the chopped swiss chard leaves as the final layer on top , then season once more with a bit of salt and pepper.

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Cover and bake in 350 degree f oven for 45 minutes',.

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Ingredients

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lentils, yellow sweet onion, japanese eggplants, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, fresh basil, capers, sweet paprika, salt, pepper, swiss chard leaves, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, feta cheese