Ingredients
3/4
lb eggplant, left unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1
red bell pepper, chopped
3
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2
tbsp chopped fresh basil
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450°F.
2.
Toss vegetables with oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then spread in an oiled large shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan. Roast vegetables in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack, then coarsely mash with a potato masher and stir in basil.
4.
Vegetables can be roasted and mashed 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then stir in basil just before serving.