TOMATO EGGPLANT SALSA

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Eggplant and a zippy combination of peppers, herbs and seasonings make this unique salsa a real crowd-pleaser. The recipe comes from field editor Anna Free of Plymouth, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup water
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups cubed eggplant
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, red pepper, celery, jalapenos, garlic, bay leaf, half of the thyme and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Remove from the heat; discard bay leaf. , In a large skillet, saute eggplant in 1/4 cup oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the red pepper mixture, tomatoes, onions, salt and remaining thyme and oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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Sharif miah
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I love the pop of color that this salsa adds to my dishes. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


colin wilson
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This salsa is so versatile! I've used it on tacos, burritos, and even as a dip for chips. It's always delicious.


Kevin C.
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I made this salsa for a Mexican-themed party and it was a huge hit. The smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant was a nice touch.


donnamarie Ranello
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy salsa. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on what I have on hand.


Jackson Raphella
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I've made this salsa several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Afzal Electronic
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This salsa is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


juanlander SaltLife
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I love the combination of tomatoes and eggplant in this salsa. It's a great way to use up summer produce. I also appreciate that this recipe is so easy to make.


Abdul jabbar Abbasi
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This was so easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Oghenekome Zino
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this salsa changed my mind. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and had a smoky flavor that really complemented the tomatoes.


Krode Sabina
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This salsa was a hit at my last party! The flavors of the tomatoes and eggplant were perfectly balanced, and the spice level was just right. I will definitely be making this again.