Ingredients:
1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped into cubes
1 small red pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
Cold-pressed olive oil
Salt
Dried oregano
12 slices Italian bread or baguette toast (preferably whole wheat)
Directions:
1. Peel and chop the eggplant into small cubes.
2. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 20 minutes.
3. Squeeze to remove the liquid and reserve.
4. To roast the pepper, coat it in olive oil and bake under broiler. Keep turning it until the skin is burnt on all sides.
5. Place in a paper bag or wrap in waxed paper and let cool.
6. Remove the jacket and the seeds and set aside.
7. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and the garlic, add the eggplant, chopped roasted pepper and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
8. Season with oregano. Allow to cool.
9. Serve over the toast.