Eggplant and Green Pepper Kugel

Ingredients

 * 1 eggplant, large
 * ½ 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
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ 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.
 * 4) Mash in large bowl.
 * 5) Meanwhile, heat oil in medium-size skillet over medium heat.
 * 6) Add onion, pepper and pine nuts; cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
 * 7) Add to eggplant in bowl.
 * 8) Stir in basil, eggs, matzoh, salt and pepper.
 * 9) Scrape into greased small casserole.
 * 10) Dot with margarine.
 * 11) Bake in preheated moderate (350°F) oven for 35 minutes to heat through.