Eggplant and Green Pepper Kugel

Ingredients

 * 1 	 	Eggplant, large
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 3 	tbsp 	olive oil
 * 1 		Onion, chopped
 * 1 		green pepper, sweet, chopped
 * 2 	tbsp 	pine nuts
 * 2 	tbsp 	basil, fresh, chopped
 * 2 		eggs, slightly beaten
 * 1 		Matzoh cracker, crumbled
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 1/2 	tsp 	pepper
 * 1 	tbsp 	margarine

Directions

 * 1) Peel Eggplant; dice into 2" cubes.
 * 2) Simmer with salt in water to cover in medium-size saucepan 20 minutes to tender.
 * 3) Drain. Mash in large bowl.
 * 4) Meanwhile, heat oil in medium-size skillet over medium heat.
 * 5) Add Onion, pepper and pine nuts; cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
 * 6) Add to Eggplant in bowl.
 * 7) Stir in basil, eggs, matzoh, salt and pepper.
 * 8) Scrape into greased small casserole. Dot with margarine.
 * 9) Bake in preheated moderate (350°F) oven for 35 minutes to heat through.