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4 small Japanese eggplants (about 3-1/2" long), each pricked 4 times with a fork
Arrange eggplants spoke-fashion, stems toward the center, around the inside rim of a 2-quart soufflé dish. Place tomatoes in center.
Scatter fennel on top of eggplant. Tuck garlic, basil, and thyme between vegetables. Pour oil, water, salt, and pepper over all. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook in microwave oven at 100% for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven. Uncover and let stand for three minutes before serving.
Posted by Dotty B., Z'L
Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A
4 large plum tomatoes (about 2/3 pound), each pricked 4 times with a fork
1/2 bulb fennel, cored and quartered lengthwise
4 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 sprigs fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper