6 md Tomatoes; ripe but firm
1 tb Salt
Plus extra salt
1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Clove garlic; peeled
1 lb Eggplant; peeled, diced 1/2″
1 Scallion; thinly sliced
1 ts Capers
12 Leaves basil; torn
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tb Red wine vinegar
Cut a lid from the top of each tomato; scoop out the flesh (reserve it for
other use), sprinkle the inside with the salt, and turn upside down to
purge excess water for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a wide pan; add the garlic and eggplant,
and saute over medium heat until the eggplant is golden but not brown,
about 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent the eggplant from sticking or
burning; fold in the scallion, capers, basil, and pepper.
Deglaze the pan with the vinegar, season with salt, and stir well. Cook the
eggplant for 1 more minute, or until the vinegar has evaporated; remove
from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Stuff the tomatoes with the eggplant saute and arrange on a serving
platter; serve at room temperature. Serves 6.
Yields
6 servings