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White Eggplant Funghetto

White Eggplant Funghetto

@millegrammi

White eggplant funghetto is a delicious side dish typical of Neapolitan cuisine. It is prepared by cutting the eggplants into cubes and then cooking them in a pan with garlic, oil, basil, and pepper. A simple dish, but rich in flavor and perfect for accompanying meat dishes, cured meats, and dairy products.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 15 min
Preparation: 5 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Eggplants1kg
  • Peanut oilto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Garlic clove1unit
  • Basilto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 4

    Wash and dry the eggplants. Cut them into cubes and let them rest with a pinch of salt to release their water. Rinse and dry them.

  2. STEP 2 OF 4

    Fry the eggplants in peanut oil.

  3. STEP 3 OF 4

    In a pan, sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil and add the eggplants. Add basil and pepper and sauté for a minute.

  4. STEP 4 OF 4

    Transfer the eggplants to a serving dish and add a few basil leaves.

Suggestions

  • Pan

  • Frying pan

  • Knife

General Information

Storage notes

Refrigerator

More information

White eggplant funghetto can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. They are suitable for accompanying meat dishes, cured meats, and dairy products. They are also great for filling a sandwich for a packed lunch.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)22.27
Carbohydrates (g)3.12
of which Sugars (g)3.12
Fat (g)0.14
of which Saturates (g)0.03
Protein (g)1.08
Fiber (g)2.57
Sale (g)0.03
  • Proteins
    1.08g·16%
  • Carbohydrates
    3.12g·45%
  • Fats
    0.14g·2%
  • Fibers
    2.57g·37%