Fried Eggplant Salad

== Ingredients ==
* 3 eggplants or about 2½ pounds in total
* 2 medium onions, peeled and finely minced
* ½ cup of olive oil
* 1 green pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
* 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
* 3 large tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon of salt
* freshly ground black pepper
* juice of one lemon if desired
== Directions ==
# Place the eggplants in an ovenproof dish and bake preheated at 450°F until tender, about 30 minutes, turning one time after 15min on the other side.
# Set aside to cool.
# Meanwhile, sauté the onions in olive oil until they are soft but not brown.
# Add chopped green pepper and garlic: cook until the green pepper begins to soften, 10 – 15 minutes.
# Peel the baked eggplants and chop the pulp finely.
# Add to the frying pan along with chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper.
# Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low.
# Simmer for about 15 minutes.
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