Stewed Eggplant & Okra

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 eggplant, diced into 1/2 inch
• squares
• 1 c okra, cut into rounds
• 2 tomatoes, cored and diced
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• salt & pepper to taste
• extra virgin olive oil
• water

Instructions

1. In a heavy bottom pot, warm 1 tsp. olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant. Add the smoked paprika and thyme, cook for 30 seconds, then deglaze the pot with a splash of water.
2. Add the eggplant, okra, and tomatoes. Stir to mix well, add a splash of water, place lid on pot, lower heat to medium-low, and let cook for 20-30 minutes until soft. Check every couple of minutes to add more water if necessary, add salt & pepper to taste.
3. Serve over mashed potatoes with sautéed greens on the side.
4. http://eatingappalachia.com/2010/10/07/stewed-eggplant-okra/