Fried Vegetable Medley in Tomato Sauce

Fried Vegetable Medley in Tomato Sauce is a flavorful vegetable dish commonly prepared in Mediterranean and Aegean-style cooking. Made with fried eggplant, peppers, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish can be enjoyed as a side dish alongside main courses or served cold as an appetizer.

In this recipe, you will find the ingredients you need and step-by-step instructions to make perfectly balanced and delicious fried vegetables in tomato sauce.

Ingredients

For the Vegetables:

• 3 medium eggplants

• 2 green peppers

• 2 red peppers

• 1 zucchini (optional)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 3 tomatoes (grated)

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

How to Make Fried Vegetable Medley in Tomato Sauce

• Peel the eggplants in stripes, cut them into cubes, and soak them in salted water for 15–20 minutes to remove bitterness.

• Chop the peppers and zucchini.

• Drain and dry the eggplants thoroughly.

• Heat vegetable oil in a wide pan, fry the eggplants until golden, then transfer to paper towels.

• Fry the peppers and zucchini in the same way and drain excess oil.

Preparing the Tomato Sauce

• Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the crushed garlic briefly.

• Add the grated tomatoes and tomato paste, then bring the sauce to a simmer.

• Add salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar if using.

• Cook until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.

To Serve

• Arrange the fried vegetables on a large serving plate.

• Drizzle the tomato sauce evenly over the vegetables.

• Let it rest until it reaches room temperature, then serve cold or warm.

Serving Suggestions

This dish becomes even more flavorful when served with yogurt. It can be presented as an appetizer or enjoyed as a side dish alongside main courses.

With this delicious fried vegetable dish in tomato sauce, you can add color and flavor to your table. Enjoy!