Cheese Eggplant Spread

This is a vegetarian filler that I made for a jewelry party hosted by a friend. She had sparkling cider and a chocolate fountain and at the last minute I offered to bring this over so there would be a savory option with all the sweet. It's filling and is great by itself on a wrap, or as a spread with bread.


Cheese Eggplant Spread


Ingredients

* 1/4 head of cabbage, chopped
* 1 green pepper, chopped
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 large eggplants, peeled and cubed
* 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
* 1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Saute the cabbage and green peppers in olive oil.
2. Add the eggplant, salt, and hazelnuts. Cover and simmer gently until soft.
3. Cool for a minute or two and crush slightly while mixing in the grated cheese.

It was surprisingly easy to throw together and has a pretty mild flavor while the hazelnuts offer an interesting texture.