Eggplant in Tomato Wine Sauce

This easy appetizers is full of flavor. It is also quite beneficial for the health. Here the eggplant is cooked with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and garlic and flavored with vinegar, chives, tomato sauce, red wine, oregano, salt and pepper to make a gourmet sauce. This is excellent for pasta shells or even rice. This vegetarian appetizer recipes can be included in your weekly family menu as it makes a light and healthy meal. This colorful and delightful dish is best enjoyed with a good glass of red wine like Merlot of Pinot Noir.


Healthy Recipes Ingredients:
2 cups pasta shells
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 large sized, peeled and cubed eggplant
1 finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1 chopped green bell pepper –
1/2 cup chives - chopped
2 tablespoon garlic - finely chopped/minced
1 each tomato - medium sized, chopped
4 tablespoon tomato sauce
4 tablespoon oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup red wine

Preparation:
1. Cover pasta shells in water and cook in a saucepan according to package directions.
2. Add water and vinegar in a separate saucepan, and bring it to a simmer. Then add chopped eggplant, onion, chives, garlic, green peppers, and mushrooms. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Drain when vegetables are cooked then add to the cooked pasta along with tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, and red wine. On low temperature stir and heat gently.