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French bistro · France

Herb and Lemon Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant and Bell Pepper

A fresh and zesty variation with herbs and lemon for a bright flavor.

27 minutes4 servings
Herb and Lemon Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant and Bell Pepper
Photo: pelican from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Add fresh thyme and lemon juice to the vegetables before cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add diced eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  5. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 10-15 minutes total.

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